Participatory Waste Management Using the PDCA Process Based on Ariyasacca 4 of Bannonglang School in Samrongthap District of Surin Province

Abstract

This research aims to 1) study the current state of participatory waste management using the PDCA process based on Ariyasacca 4 of Bannonglang school in Samrongthap district of Surin province, 2) examine the methods for developing participatory waste management using the PDCA process based on Ariyasacca 4 of Bannonglang school in Samrongthap district of Surin province, 3) propose development guidelines for participatory waste management using the PDCA process based on Ariyasacca 4 of Bannonglang school in Samrongthap district of Surin province. A mixed-methods research design was quantitative and qualitative research. The target group consisted administrator, teachers, and students of 136 person and the key informants for the in-depth interviews consisted of 7 individuals. Data collected from the questionnaires and interview form were analyzed using descriptive statistics including frequency, percentage, mean, standard devition, and content analysis. The result found that 1) the overall and specific aspects of participatory waste management using the PDCA process based on Ariyasacca 4 of Bannonglang school in Samrongthap district of Surin province, were found to be at a high level in all dimensions. 2) The methods for developing participatory waste management using the PDCA process based on Ariyasacca 4 of Bannonglang school in Samrongthap district of Surin province, consisted of four key aspects: Planning (Plan), Implementation (Do), Evaluation (Check), and Improvement (Action). 3) The guidelines for developing participatory waste management using the PDCA process based on Ariyasacca 4 of Bannonglang school in Samrongthap district of Surin province, consisted of four main areas 12 guidelines: Planning (Plan), Implementation (Do), Evaluation (Check), and Improvement (Action). These development guidelines can be integrated with the principles of the Ariyasacca 4 to enhance the effectiveness of participatory waste management at the school.