DEVELOPMENT OF IN-SCHOOL MORALITY TEACHING PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN THE NEW NORMALL ERA OF TRAT PROVINCAIAL SANGHA

Abstract

This research article aims to 1. study the general conditions of the management of the Dhamma Teaching Monks Project in schools under the Sangha Administration of Trat Province, 2. examine the factors that promote the management of the project, and 3. propose guidelines for improving the management of the project. The study utilizes a mixed-method approach. Qualitative research involved in-depth interviews with 18 key informants, while quantitative research used questionnaires to collect data from 205 monks under the Sangha Administration of Trat Province. The data were analyzed for percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The findings were summarized in a written report, followed by a focused group discussion with 11 experts.

The results of the study reveal that 1. the general conditions of the management of the Dhamma Teaching Monks Project in schools under the Sangha Administration of Trat Province have strengths and weaknesses: Strengths include the establishment of a management committee, while weaknesses lie in the lack of coordination between schools and Dhamma teachers. Opportunities include budget allocation, while challenges involve integrating moral teaching with general academic subjects. 2. The factors promoting the management of the project were found to be at a moderate level overall. 3. The proposed guidelines for improving management include: 1. Context: The learning environment is effectively managed, fostering morality and ethics as a safeguard against social issues and drug abuse. 2. Input: The project activities are appropriate and aligned with the project’s objectives. 3. Process: There is supervision, monitoring, and control of operations. 4. Output: The budget is used effectively, and students show increased knowledge and understanding of Buddhist principles.