Approaches to learning management in social studies following the philosophy of sufficiency economy to promote learners’ learning skills in the 21st century

Education serves as a tool for the improvement of quality of people and education. These are two most important factors in developing the country. The global community has recognized the importance of the advancement of technology as part of everyday life. This forces teachers in the 21st century to adapt themselves to keep up with the fast current learning which has been changing all the time. To promote the skills of the students, such as. Flexibility and Adaptability, Initative and Self-Direction, Communication and Collection, Leadership and Responsibility, Life and Career Skill, Collaboration, Productivity and Accountability, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Social and Cross-Cultural Skills, Creativity and innovation, Information, Media and Technology Skills. Which can be defined as a process of learning include. 1. Present knowledge 2. Analytical Thinking 3. Examination and 4. Measurement and Evaluation and so on. There is a need for defining the attributes of the people of the 21st century and creating guidelines for the development of teachers and learners to enhance their skills in accordance with Thai social contexts, which has adopted the philosophy of sufficiency economy advocated by His Majesty the King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The practice has been applied for a balanced and sustainable development for the coming changes all aspects.