Journal of Buddhistic Sociology

BEHAVIORAL LEADERSHIP OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS AFFECTING TEACHERS JOB MOTIVATION UNDER THE OFFICE OF NAKHON SI THAMMARAT PRIMARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA 4

2023-09-21T16:36:05+07:00

This research aimed to 1) study the behavioral leadership of educational institution administrators, 2) study the behavioral leadership of school administrators affecting motivation towards performance of teachers under the Office of Nakhon Si Thammarat Primary Educational Service Area 4, and 3) create a prediction equation for behavioral leadership of school administrators affecting motivation towards performance of teachers under the Office of Nakhon Si Thammarat Primary Educational Service Area 4. The sample group used in this research included 313 teachers in educational institutions under the Office of Nakhon Si Thammarat Primary Educational Service Area 4 in the academic year of 2020. The instrument used in the research was a questionnaire. Statistics used for data analysis included frequency, percentage, average score, and standard deviation. The data were analyzed to find the Pearson correlation coefficient.

The research revealed that:

Behavioral leadership of educational institution administrators under the Office of Nakhon Si Thammarat Primary Educational Service Area 4: Overall, it was at a high level X = 3.99
Behavioral leadership of school administrators is positively related to the performance motivation of teachers under the Office of Nakhon Si Thammarat Primary Educational Service Area 4. They could jointly forecast the motivation in teachers' work performance at 48 percent with the statistical significance at the .01 level. The behavior was divided into three aspects: Relationship-oriented leadership, Task-oriented leadership, and Moderate-practice leadership.
The prediction equations for behavioral leadership of school administrators affecting motivation towards the performance of teachers under the Office of Nakhon Si Thammarat Primary Educational Service Area 4 had a multiple correlation coefficient of criterion variables (motivation for teachers' performance) and predictor (X1, X2, X3, X4, and X5) at .69. The prediction power was at 48%. Standard Error of Prediction was at .43. This implies that the school administrators should actively encourage the five behavioral leadership factors that affected the behavioral leadership of school administrators under the Office of Nakhon Si Thammarat Primary Educational Service Area 4. These five behavioral leadership factors included Results-oriented leadership, Team leadership, Relationship-oriented leadership, Moderate leadership, and Laissez-Faire leadership. Moreover, school administrators should systematically, concretely, and continuously apply behavioral leadership for efficiency and effectiveness.

THE CHINESE PROGRAM EVALUATION OF BENJAMARACHUTIT SCHOOL UNDER NAKHON SI THAMMARAT EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA OFFICE

2023-12-06T16:01:29+07:00

This research aimed to evaluate the Chinese Program of Benjamarachutit School under the Nakhon Si Thammarat Educational Service Area Office. The sample consisted of 267 respondents who were school administrators, the Chinese Program Operation Committees, teachers, students, and parents. The research tool included 1) a questionnaire for asking opinions of school administrators, 2) a questionnaire for asking opinions of the Chinese Program Operation Committees, 3) a questionnaire and focus group discussion for teachers and students of the Chinese Program, 4) a questionnaire to find out the learning achievement in Chinese Subjects and focus group discussion for Chinese Program students, 5) a questionnaire to ask for opinions of parents of the Chinese Program students. The statistics used for data analysis were percentage, mean, standard deviation, and content analysis.

The research findings were as follows:

The overall evaluation showed that the program assessment was at the highest level. The highest average was the Program's objectives, and the lowest was the General Conditions of the Program
The overall evaluation showed that the program planning was at a high level. The highest average was Teaching Materials and equipment. The lowest was the Qualifications of Chinese Program Students.
The overall evaluation showed that the Program's operation was at a high level. The highest average was Activities to Enhance Students' Capacity, and the lowest was Measurement and Evaluation.
For the program evaluation and improvement, the strength was that all students passed the entrance exams to qualify for the Chinese Program. Problems and obstacles involved limited student classrooms in the school, leading to the disadvantages in providing the regular classrooms for the Chinese Program Students.
Program acceptance assessment revealed that: 1) Overall, the learning achievement of Chinese Program students was at a satisfactory level, 2) The evaluation of the students under the core competencies of the curriculum was at a high level, and 3) The satisfaction of students and parents towards Chinese Program was at a high level. It can be concluded that the program acceptance passed the assessment criteria.

EVALUATION OF TEACHER TRAINING TO ENHANCE INTEGRATED LEARNING MANAGEMENT SKILLS TO PROVE STUDENTS WITH MEDIA LITERACY AND 21ST CENTURY SKILLS BANSANYOONG SCHOOL, UNDER NAKHON SI THAMMARAT PRIMARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA OFFICE 1

2024-03-04T10:40:53+07:00

This research aimed to evaluate a teacher training project to enhance integrated learning management skills to equip students with media literacy and 21st-century skills at Bansanyoong School, Nakhon Si Thammarat Primary Educational Service Area Office 1. The research applied the approach of the Kirk Patrick Model to assess the project on the following aspects:1) Reaction,
2) Learning, 3) Behavior, and 4) Outcomes. The target group was 15 teachers from Bansanyoong School. The instruments used in this research were five-rating scale questionnaires, pretest-posttest, and interview forms. The statistics used for data analysis were mean, standard deviation, t-test statistics, and content analysis.

The research showed that:

Overall evaluation showed that the reaction was at the highest level.
For learning evaluation, the training participants had higher scores on knowledge and skills after training than before attending the training, with the statistical significance at the .05 level.
For changed behavior evaluation, the first three highest levels of participants’ behavior were: “Teachers open to media literacy concepts and can adapt them to their students,” “Teachers aim to promote media literacy among students continuously,” and “Teachers can transform students into more media-savvy people.
Overall evaluation showed that the project outcomes were at the highest level.
From collecting the qualitative data on the overall picture of the project to knowing the benefits of participating in the project for the school, the school increased the capacity and development of personnel and efficiency for the organization. Project-based workshops help teachers learn new things in 21^st-century learning management. After training, they can apply the knowledge from the training to manage learning so that students are aware of the media and enthusiasm to study more.

ASSESSMENT OF A TRAINING PROGRAM FOR PROMOTING MODERNIZATION AND ENHANCING CAPACITY TO MANAGE TEACHING AND LEARNING BY USING THE MICROSOFT POWERPOINT PROGRAM FOR TEACHERS AT WAT PHRA MAHATHAT SCHOOL NAKHON SI THAMMARAT PRIMARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA OFFICE 1

2024-08-15T17:24:57+07:00

This research aimed to evaluate 1) participants' reactions, 2) learning achievement, 3) changed behavior, and 4) project outcomes. The target group consisted of 15 first-grade teachers from Wat Phra Mahathat School. The research instruments were 1) a questionnaire to ask for opinions, 2) a test, 3) an observation form (for facilitators), and 4) an interview form. The statistics used for data analysis included mean, standard deviation, t-test, and descriptive content analysis.

The research findings were as follows:

Overall, the reaction evaluation of participants was at the highest level. When considering each aspect, the training content had the highest average, followed by the facilitators and the appropriateness of the program. The lowest average was the Duration of the Training.
The learning evaluation demonstrated a notable improvement, with participants' average scores after the training significantly higher than the scores before the training, with statistical significance at the 0.05 level.
The behavior evaluation revealed a commendable level of improvement. When considering each aspect, the aspects with the highest averages included Participants' Enthusiasm, Enjoyment, Willingness to Listen to Others, and the Application of Learned Knowledge in Teaching and Learning Management. The second highest level was Participants' Responsibility for Assigned Tasks, and the lowest average was Participants' Willingness to Express Themselves.
Outcome evaluation revealed that "the project was appropriate and beneficial for participants regarding knowledge, skills, application processes, and using modern media.

EVALUATION OF THE CONSUMER PROTECTION CLUB PROJECT (ORYORNOI) OF BANSANYOONG SCHOOL, UNDER NAKHON SI THAMMARAT PRIMARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA OFFICE 1

2023-12-06T16:35:28+07:00

The objectives of this research were to evaluate the reaction, learning, changed behavior after the training, and outcomes of training participants who attended the Consumer Protection Club Project (Or Yor Noi Cares about Health) in Bansanyoong School, Nakhon Si Thammarat Primary Educational Service Area Office 1. The target group and informants included 80 persons, including the students, teachers, and school director of Bansanyoong School. The research instruments used for data collection comprised six forms: a questionnaire to evaluate the reaction, tests to evaluate the learning, a student self-assessment form, a questionnaire for project outcomes, and an interview form for students and the director who participated in the training. The statistics used for data analysis were means, standard deviation, the t-test, and content analysis.

The research findings were as follows:

Reaction evaluation showed that the overall level was high. When considering each aspect, the Speaker was at the highest level, and Training Management had the lowest level.
Learning evaluation showed that the training participants had higher scores on knowledge and skills after training than before attending the training, with a statistical significance of .05.
After the training, the evaluation of changed behavior revealed that the overall behavior was at a routine practice level. Notably, buying cosmetics with a Thai label was the most influenced behavior, reaching the highest level. On the other hand, the habit of drinking pure water instead of soda pop was at the lowest level.
The outcome evaluation showed that the overall outcomes were at the highest level. “The project's operation is under the school action plan” had the highest level. “Students have a part in the Or Yor Noi project operation of Bansanyoong School” was at the lowest level.

EVALUATION OF THE MORALS AND ETHICS DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS AT THUNGSONG TECHNICAL COLLEGE UNDER OFFICE OF THE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION COMMISSION

2024-03-12T13:13:29+07:00

This research aimed to evaluate 1) the reaction of training participants, 2) the learning of training participants, 3) the behavior of training participants, and 4) the results of training participants. The sample consisted of 16 teachers and 214 students, totaling 230 persons. The research tools were the five-rating-scale questionnaire to evaluate the training participants' reactions, behavior, and outcomes, the pretest-posttest to evaluate the learning of training participants, and the interview form to evaluate the outcomes of the training participants. The statistics used for data analysis were percentage, mean, standard deviation,
t-test, and content analysis.

The research findings were as follows:

The overall evaluation for reaction was high-level. When considering each item, the Appropriateness of Speakers had the highest average, followed by the Appropriate Outcomes of the Project. The item with the lowest average was the Appropriateness of the Training Duration.
For learning evaluation, the learning achievement after the training was higher than before at a statistically significant level of 05. Regarding the students' attitudes, satisfaction was highest for all issues.
The overall evaluation for behavior was at the highest level. When considering each item, "the students have good interpersonal skills, respect, and polite manners" had the highest average. The second highest was "the students were economical." The item with the lowest mean was "the students are united."
For outcome evaluation, the student's overall outcomes were at the highest level. When considering each item, the item with the highest average was "the training influences the students to have discipline, gratitude, and abstain from causes of ruin." The item with the second highest average was "the students have a public mind," and the lowest mean was "the students have knowledge about morals and how to apply them."

DEVELOPMENT OF VOCATIONAL SKILLS FOR STUDENTS' EMPLOYABILITY BY USING “CLEAR MODEL”, IN O22102, OCCUPATION, ACADEMIC YEAR 2022, TESSABAN JUNGHUA SCHOOL of vocational skills for students' employability by using “CLEAR Model”, in O22102, occupation, academic year 2022, Tessaban junghua School

2024-08-15T17:30:10+07:00

This research aimed to 1) develop students' vocational skills necessary for employment, 2) investigate these skills, 3) assess students' proficiency in these skills using the "CLEAR Model," and 4) investigate the satisfaction of students, academic committees, and parents regarding these skills. The sample group comprised (1) 30 secondary students from Mathayomsueksa 2/3, (2) 9 academic committees, and (3) 30 parents. The research tools were questionnaires and student quality assessment result records based on actual conditions. Statistics used for data analysis were percentage, mean, and standard deviation.

The research showed that:

The quality level of students' vocational skill development required for employment was high.
The results of the data analysis of occupational skills for employment of students are at a high level.
After the post-test under actual conditions, the student's ability in vocational skills required for employment averaged 81.25%. Importantly, the student's learning achievement after the post-test was higher than the pre-test, with a statistical significance of .01.
Results of data analysis on satisfaction of students, parents, and committee members. Academics towards the development of vocational skills for students' employment are at a high level.

DEVELOPING LEARNING MODELS TO PROMOTE CREATIVE THINKING ABILITIES TOGETHER WITH THE LEARNING SET ON THAI CULTURE, TRADITIONS AND WISDOM FOR GRADE 6 STUDENTS

2024-08-27T11:23:55+07:00

The development of learning models to promote creative thinking ability, along with learning sets on Thai culture, traditions, and wisdom for grade 6 students, aimed to study basic information for developing and finding the efficiency of learning models to promote creative thinking ability, along with learning sets on Thai culture, traditions and wisdom for grade 6 students at Tesaban 4 School. The sample group comprised 27 people. The research tools included questionnaires, interviews, focus groups, learning models, learning sets, achievement tests, creative thinking ability tests, and satisfaction surveys. Data were analyzed using percentages, means, and standard deviations. Hypotheses were tested using t-tests and content analysis. The results were presented in a descriptive format.

The results of the study found that:

Students and stakeholders believed that learning models to promote creative thinking ability should use easy-to-understand language, include illustrations, and provide knowledge about Thai culture, traditions, and wisdom. Consequently, students can apply it in their daily life.
The learning models designed to promote creative thinking, with learning sets on Thai culture, traditions, and wisdom for grade 6 students, demonstrated remarkable effectiveness, scoring 83.94/81.90.
The learning models to promote creative thinking ability, with learning sets on Thai culture, traditions, and wisdom for Grade 6 students, proved to be highly efficient, scoring 84.65/82.23, surpassing the specified criteria. Students showed significant improvement in academic achievement after learning, with statistical significance at the .01 level.
Evaluation and improvement of learning models to promote creative thinking ability, with learning sets on Thai culture, traditions, and wisdom for Grade 6 students, showed that overall, the Creative Thinking Ability was at a good level, and overall satisfaction was at a high level.

PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT ACCORDING TO SARANIYADHAMMA OF PHRAPARIYATTIDHAMMA GENERAL EDUCATION WATMUEANGYALA SCHOOL

2024-08-16T10:12:51+07:00

This research aimed to 1) study the personnel management conditions of Phrapariyattidhamma School in General Education, Wat Mueang Yala School,
2) explore guidelines for personnel management under Sàraniyadhamma of Phrapariyattidhamma School in General Education, Wat Mueang Yala School, and 3) propose the guidelines for personnel management under Sàraniyadhamma of Phrapariyattidhamma School in General Education, Wat Mueang Yala School. This was qualitative research. For studying the conditions, the research interviewed 15 key informants. Field trips were organized to three selected schools for studying guidelines, and five experts were interviewed. For proposing the guidelines, a group discussion was provided with nine experts.

The findings were as follows:

The personnel management conditions of the school showed there were not enough personnel for the students. Most personnel needed a teaching license. They were assigned tasks based on their abilities but did not cover all the tasks. Personnel should receive further education. Compensation did not meet the criteria, and there were no clear performance evaluation criteria.
Guidelines for school personnel management consisted of five components: personnel planning, personnel arrangement to work, personnel development, personnel retention, and performance evaluation. The guidelines should integrate the principles of Sàraniyadhamma; Mettàkàyakamma-emphasizing personal benefits, Mettàvacãkamma: determining a clear framework, Mettàmanokamma: creating positive attitudes, Sàdhàraõabhogità: creating public benefits, Silasamannatà: organization, Ditthisamannayatà: understanding and participation.
The proposed guidelines' results were proper, possible, and useful. However, the process should be improved by adding the following aspects: comprehensive planning, clear operational processes, fixed personnel qualifications, building a network of personnel development, reward and commendation, supervision, monitoring and evaluation, and management with participation.

EVALUATION OF THE PROJECT TO PROMOTE BOY AND GIRL SCOUT ACTIVITIES TO DEVELOP LIFE SKILLS BAN BANG NIANG SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA OFFICE PHANG NGA PRIMARY SCHOOL

2024-08-16T09:42:56+07:00

The purpose of this research was to evaluate reaction, learning achievement, behavior, and outcomes. The population in the research was the educational institution director, teachers, students, and parents at Ban Bang Niang School, totaling 151 people. The tools used in the research were a five-level Likert scale questionnaire and an in-depth interview. The statistics used for data analysis were percentage, mean, standard deviation, and content analysis.

The research showed that:

Reaction: The highest average was the Project's Objectives, which were consistent with the goals and policies of the original affiliation agency. The lowest average was an Appropriate Budget.
Learning: The highest average was Students' Understanding of behavior and building good relationships with others. The lowest average was Students' Understanding of thinking behavior, analyzing, and solving problems creatively.
Behavior: The highest average was for Students' Living Skills, and the lowest was for Students' Ability to Manage Emotions and Stress.
Outcomes: The highest average was the Operation Achieving the Set Goals, and the lowest was the Decreasing Behavioral Problems among School Students.
Guidelines for Reaction Development: The educational institution administrators and teachers have the potential to coordinate and request support and resources from various areas, creating a continuous driving force for development.
Guidelines for Learning Development: The educational institution should integrate and give the agency an opportunity for outsiders to take part in organizing activities in accordance with concrete problems. It should expand, build, and develop the network systematically.

Guidelines for Behavioral Development: Students must apply the knowledge and skills gained from Boy-Girl Scouting activities to develop life skills and apply them to living life correctly and concretely.
Guidelines for Outcome Development: Educational institutions must organize activities such as Boy–Girl Scouting to develop life skills systematically according to the steps and standards specified.

RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN BRAHMAVIHĀRA FOUR-BASED MANAGEMENT OF ADMINISTRATORS AND WORKING HAPPINESS OF TEACHERS UNDER THE SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA OFFICE NAKHON SI THAMMARAT

2024-06-15T16:00:28+07:00

This study aimed to investigate 1) Four Brahmavihāra Dhamma management of administrators. 2) Working happiness of teachers and 3) The relationship between Four Brahmavihāra Dhamma management of administrators and the working happiness of teachers. The sample consisted of 348 teachers under the Nakhon Si Thammarat Secondary Educational Service Area Office in the academic year 2023, selected by proportional stratified random sampling and simple random sampling. The research tool used for data collection was a five-point rating scale questionnaire on the administrators’ management based on the Four Brahmavihāra Dhamma Principles and the teachers’ working happiness. The IOC of the questionnaire ranged between 0.60-1.00, and the alpha coefficients were .892 and .871, respectively. The statistics used for data analysis comprised percentage, mean, and standard deviation. Pearson’s correlation coefficient was employed to analyze the correlation.

The results showed that:

Overall, the administrators’ management based on the Four Brahmavihāra Dhamma Principles was at a good level in descending order of Loving-Kindness (Mettā), Compassion (Karuṇā), Sympathetic Joy (Muditā), and Equanimity (Upekkhā).
Overall, the teachers’ working happiness was also high, in descending order of work Achievement, Love of Work, Connection, and Recognition.
There was a highly positive relationship (r=.820) between Four Brahmavihāra Dhamma Principles management of administrators and the working happiness of teachers, with a significance level of .001. The variance in teachers’ working happiness could be explained by 67.20 (r²=.672) percent of the variance.

PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT

2024-06-15T12:53:18+07:00

Human resources are more critical than other resources used in production. Without people capable of managing the organization, the organization cannot exist. The bigger the organization, the more necessary the human resource management unit is. Building organizational commitment is what executives want to happen in the organization because the employee's commitment to the organization is the main factor that leads to the success of the organization. It is also the basis for motivating employees to work in management or operations. Organizational engagement can predict the turn-on rate of organizational members. Individuals with high organizational engagement always strongly desire to stay with the organization. As a result, the rate of turnover and absenteeism decrease. It can also motivate members of the organization to perform better than those who are not affiliated with the organization. Organizational commitment is a form of personal attitude and behavior that reflects the organization's effectiveness. Members' lack of commitment to the organization will have a negative effect, causing undesirable organizational behavior such as neglecting to perform duties, lack of punctuality in work, absenteeism, job rotation, and eventually resigning from the organization. Resigning from the job will create problems in human resource management that must invest in recruitment, selection, training, and development of new employees, including the employees' morale. Therefore, employee retention is a factor that also measures success in human resource management.

DEVELOPMENT OF A MODEL FOR BUILDING A BUDDHIST MORAL COMMUNITY NETWORK

2024-06-15T13:53:33+07:00

The purpose of this study is to investigate and construct a model for building a Buddhist Moral Community network. The purpose or objective is for the community members to live happily together. Live a righteous life based on the force of devotion.A critical method for fostering a Buddhist Moral Community is to establish a home, temple, or school. The construction of a model for establishing a network of Buddhist Moral Communities must contain an appropriate type of "Bowon" activity, such as the formation of a network of moral communities. Driving network activities and establishing objectives for collaborative network development.