Journal of Buddhistic Sociology

MANAGEMENT OF STUDENT CARE SYSTEM IN SCHOOLS EXPANDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ACCORDING TO THE LOMKLOD MODEL

2025-08-16T09:54:26+07:00

The management of the student care and support system in opportunity expansion schools during the digital era presents significant challenges for educational administrators. Rapid changes in multiple dimensions, coupled with increasingly complex local contexts, require adaptive and innovative approaches to meet both parental expectations and national education standards. Ban Khlong Sao Nuea School, a rural opportunity expansion school located in a remote area, recognized the need to develop a sustainable student support system. In response, the school created an innovative management model named the LOMKLoD Model, based on Buddhist principles and modern administrative processes. This model consists of six integrated steps: 1) Learning-awareness and understanding of changing contexts, 2) Opportunity-seeking potential through participatory organizational analysis, 3) Management-implementing the five-step student care system guided by the Office of the Basic Education Commission, 4) Knowledge-knowledge management practices, 5) Learning Organization-transforming into a modern learning organization, and 6) Development-evaluation, reflection, continuous improvement, and dissemination. The LOMKLoD Model aims to holistically enhance students' quality of life, promoting desirable characteristics across physical, emotional, social, and intellectual dimensions. It emphasizes equity in education, allowing all students to reach their full potential. Additionally, it fosters critical thinking, vocational skills, and social competencies, enabling students to engage safely and happily in the digital society. Ultimately, the model aspires to elevate learners toward excellence in line with national education standards.

PHENOMENON-BASED LEARNING MANAGEMENT ON PHYSICAL CHANGES TO ENHANCE CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS OF TENTH GRADE STUDENTS RITTIYAWANNALAI SCHOOL

2025-12-02T09:27:37+07:00

The objectives of this study were: 1) to develop lesson plans using phenomenon-based learning on physical changes designed to enhance tenth grade students’ critical thinking skills; 2) to study the effect of lesson plans using phenomenon-based learning by comparing students’ critical thinking skills before and after experiment; and 3) to study students’ satisfaction with the phenomenon-based learning on physical changes. The samples consisted of 40 tenth grade students who enrolled in the first semester of the 2025 academic year at Rittiyawannalai school. The statistical used for data analysis included mean (), standard deviation (S.D.), percentage, and the t-test.

The findings revealed that:

The lesson plans using phenomenon-based learning on physical changes developed by the researcher to enhance the critical thinking skills of tenth grade students demonstrated acceptable Item–Objective Congruence (IOC) values for all plans, ranging from 0.67 to 1.00.
The critical thinking skills of tenth grade students after using phenomenon-based learning on physical changes were significantly higher than before the experiment at the .05 level.
The students’ satisfaction with the phenomenon-based learning on physical changes was at the highest level, with an average score of 4.47.

ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION OF THE BUDDHIST STUDIES SCHOOL, GENERAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, UNDER THE OFFICE OF BUDDHIST STUDIES, GENERAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

2025-12-07T09:39:44+07:00

This research aimed to 1) examine academic administration of administrators of Buddhist Pariyatti Schools in the general education department; 2) compare academic administration classified by status, position, educational qualification, age, experience, and school size; and 3) study academic administration approaches. The sample consisted of 348 administrators, teachers, and academics from 14 educational districts, totaling 404 schools, selected using simple random sampling. The research instrument was a 73-item questionnaire with a reliability of 0.972. The statistics used included percentages, means, and standard deviations. Hypothesis testing included t-tests (Independent Samples) and F-tests (One-Way ANOVA).

The research findings revealed:

The study of academic administration in Buddhist monastic schools (general education section) under the Office of Buddhist Education found that the overall and individual aspects were at a high level.
A comparison of academic administration in Buddhist monastic schools (general education section) under the Office of Buddhist Education, categorized by variable, revealed that personnel with different statuses had significantly different opinions on academic administration in both the overall and individual aspects (p < .001). Personnel with different levels of experience and school size also had significantly different opinions on academic administration in both the overall and individual aspects (p < .05). However, personnel with different positions, educational qualifications, and ages did not show significant differences in their opinions on academic administration in the overall aspect.
The guidelines for academic administration in Buddhist monastic schools (general education section) under the Office of Buddhist Education showed that: 1) The schools prioritize academic planning the highest, followed by assessment, evaluation, and the development of learning processes. While giving the least importance to the development and use of educational technology, the results reflect the following: 1) administrators' awareness of their roles and responsibilities, participatory management, and alignment with educational policy, including the use of data for decision-making and continuous teacher development, even though overall management is at a high level; 2) areas for improvement include the creation of manuals and transfer criteria, the development of learning resources, and the creation of collaborative networks to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of academic administration in the future.

THE DIRECTION OF THE POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY OF CONFECTIONERY PRODUCTION INTO THE SUSTAINABLE TOURISM IN PHETCHABURI PROVINCE

2025-12-12T15:16:43+07:00

The research titled “The direction of potential development community of confectionery production into the sustainable tourism in Phetchaburi Province” aims to study the direction of potential development community of confectionery production into the sustainable tourism in Phetchaburi Province. The research employed a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods. The qualitative research was collected through community leaders, community members, entrepreneurs, tourists, staff, and administrators within the Town municipality, Phetchaburi Province.

The result shows that:

The direction of potential development community of confectionery production into the sustainable tourism in Phetchaburi Province is considered highly significant overall, including integrated planning linked to activities, systematic public relations for tourism campaigns. The community was supported by the government agency and the private sector, while the community was involved in resource management and could develop the sweet products of the community further.
The direction of potential development community of confectionery production into the sustainable tourism in Phetchaburi Province is as follows:
1) collaboration among the community, the government agency, and the private sector in managing of making sweet products a tourist attraction of the community. 2) collaboration among the community, the government agency, and the private sector in public relations and creating a tourist navigation of the produced-sweet community. And 3) encouraging local people to provide knowledge to tourists to access the attraction of the produced-sweet area, the unique produced–sweet area of Phetchaburi Province, aiming for widespread recognition and sustainable tourism.

AN ACADEMIC MANAGEMENT MODEL DEVELOPMENT OF WAT PRANG SCHOOL, PUA DISTRICT, NAN PROVINCE

2025-12-02T08:39:19+07:00

The objectives of this research were: 1) study the conditions and needs of personnel at Wat Prang School; 2) create an academic management model to improve academic achievement; 3) test the academic management model; and 4) evaluate the effectiveness of the academic management model. The experimental group consisted of 35 teachers and students from Wat Prang School. The research instruments included: 1) a Needs Assessment Index (PNI) questionnaire; 2) an expert opinion questionnaire using the Delphi Technique; 3) a pre- and post-implementation evaluation form for the model; and 4) a teacher and student satisfaction questionnaire. The statistical test used was a paired sample t-test.

The research findings revealed:

1. Regarding the academic management conditions, the highest need identified was for diverse teaching techniques to develop students to their full potential (PNI = 0.645), indicating a desire among teachers to improve teaching techniques for student development.
Developing an academic management model to improve academic achievement using the Delphi Technique showed an IQR value of 0 for all items, indicating a consensus among experts. and confirmed that the model was correct.
The model was tested on 16 teachers and 19 students, totaling 35 people, with pre-and post-tests. The results of the experiment showed that the teachers' overall opinion of the model (=4.74), p-value .01, and the results of the experiment showed that the students' overall effectiveness of the model ( =3.58), p-value .01, indicating that the model was effective and could improve academic achievement, with statistical significance at .01.
The evaluation results showed that the satisfaction of administrators and teachers was at the highest level (=4.64), and the satisfaction of students after using the model was also at the highest level (=4.63).

DEVELOPING A PROCESS TO STRENGTHEN DRUG IMMUNITY FOR YOUTH BY ENGAGING WITH COMMUNITIES IN CHACHOENGSAO PROVINCE

2025-11-03T10:29:50+07:00

This research aims to 1) study the drug addiction problem and the need for drug prevention immunity building; 2) develop a drug prevention immunity building process through community participation; and 3) present a drug prevention immunity building process for youth through community participation in Chachoengsao Province. The research employs both quantitative and qualitative methods. The sample consisted of 400 community leaders, community members, and Self-Defense and Development Volunteers (SDDVs) residing in Chachoengsao Province. Key informants included 13 community leaders, 373 community members, and 14 SDDVs. The sample size was determined using Taro Yama ne's formula with a margin of error of 0.05. The research instruments included questionnaires, interviews, and focus group discussions. Data was analyzed using basic statistics: frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. Qualitative research was also conducted. Using in-depth interviews.

The research findings revealed that:

The level of drug abuse problems and the need for drug prevention and immunity building among youth in Chachoengsao Province is high.
The development of drug prevention and immunity building processes for youth through community participation in Chachoengsao Province is at a moderate level.
The presentation of drug prevention and immunity building processes for youth using Buddhist principles is at a high level.

ADMINISTRATIVE FACTORS AFFECTING THE ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION OF BUDDHIST SCRIPTURE SCHOOLS UNDER THE GENERAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, OFFICE OF BUDDHIST SCRIPTURE EDUCATION AREA 2

2025-12-02T08:33:01+07:00

This research aimed to: 1) examine administrative factors in Buddhist Schools under the General Education Department, Zone 2; 2) investigate the level of academic work in these schools; 3) analyze administrative factors influencing academic work; and 4) propose appropriate academic management guidelines. The sample consisted of 149 personnel from Buddhist Schools under the General Education Department, Zone 2, in the 2025 academic year. Research instruments included questionnaires and interview forms. Data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, Pearson’s product–moment correlation coefficient, and multiple regression analysis.

The results revealed;

Overall administrative factors were at a high level, with administrators’ leadership showing the highest mean, highlighting its crucial role in setting direction and driving academic work effectively.
Overall academic work was also at a high level, particularly in school curriculum development, indicating strong curriculum implementation aligned with the school context.
Multiple regression analysis showed that administrators’ leadership had the greatest predictive power for academic work (β =.350), demonstrating its direct influence on academic performance.
Qualitative findings indicated that administrators served as academic leaders by emphasizing curriculum development, teaching and learning processes, learning resources, quality assurance systems, supportive learning environments, and teacher motivation.

THE APPLICATION OF THE SUFFICIENCY ECONOMY PHILOSOPHY FOR PEOPLE’S LIFESTYLE, NA BON SUB-DISTRICT, NA BON DISTRICT, NAKHON SI THAMMARAT PROVINCE

2025-12-25T13:24:02+07:00

This research aims to 1) Study the application of the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy in the lives of people in Nabon Subdistrict, Nabon District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province; 2) Compare the application of the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy in the lives of people in Nabon Subdistrict, Nabon District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province among those with different genders, ages, education levels, occupations, and monthly incomes; and 3) Study suggestions regarding problems and solutions in applying the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy in the lives of people in Nabon Subdistrict, Nabon District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. The sample group consisted of 364 residents of Nabon Subdistrict, Nabon District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, determined using the Krejcie and Morgan table with a margin of error not exceeding .05. The research instrument was a questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.

The research findings revealed that;

The overall application of the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy in daily life was at a high level, with the moral condition having the highest mean; and
A comparison of the application of the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy in daily life was conducted categorized by gender, education level, occupation, and monthly income. A statistically significant difference was found at the .001 level between age groups, while a statistically significant difference was found at the .05 level between age groups.
Suggestions regarding problems and solutions: The government, local administrative organizations, community leaders, educational institutions, and religious institutions should promote knowledge about saving, keeping track of income and expenses, avoiding vices, and organize training activities to concretely promote the application of the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy to people of all ages.

ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION TOWARDS EXCELLENCE OF BUDDHIST CHARITY SCHOOLS IN THE SOUTHERN REGION

2025-12-10T15:05:11+07:00

This doctoral dissertation aims to study the current conditions, problems, causes, obstacles, and essential needs in academic administration toward excellence in Buddhist temple charity schools in the southern region of Thailand. This research employed a mixed-methods approach, integrating both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. The quantitative component involved a sample group of 254 participants, including school administrators, heads of academic departments, and teaching staff. The study also proposed a model for academic administration aimed at achieving excellence in these schools. The research instruments included questionnaires and interview forms. Statistical methods used in the analysis comprised frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and qualitative content analysis.

The findings revealed the following.

The highest average was in the area of leadership by administrators, while the lowest was in the distribution of authority and stakeholder participation.
The expected state of academic administration was found to be at a high level overall. The highest average was in promoting research related to teaching and learning, followed by having a structured academic administration system, which had the lowest average.
The essential needs in academic administration, as identified through PNI modified analysis, indicated the highest need in promoting research related to teaching and learning, while the lowest need was in having an academic administration structure.