Learning Management for Thai as a Second Language: Greetings

Abstract

Learning management is the capacity to design strategies that teachers can use to achieve learning outcomes for their students. Learning can be categorized under the cognitive domain (learning behaviors concerning intellectual ability), the psychomotor domain (learning behaviors concerning working ability), and the affective domain (learning behaviors concerning mental ability).  Learning management for Thai students as a second language differs from that for Thais as the first language. First language learning comprises active learning by imitating people close to the learner in the environment, before actual study to school to learn more about the language, while second language learning is usually passive through formed instruction, teaching and explanation. The main objective of learning Thai as a second language is usually to communicate with Thai native speakers. It is necessary for the teacher to design the scope of the lesson plans for learners to achieve particular communicative abilities. Learning management can start by teaching simple conversations that provide opportunities for learners to immediately use phrases and sentences in class. For example, a lesson on greetings or Swatdi Khunkhru, with simulations and role-plays offers experiential learning that provides students with practical experience in using the Thai language, and enables them to use the language during extracurricular activities.