The Development of Citizenship Awareness Among Grade 9 Students in Khon Kaen Province Based on Buddhadhamma Using the Four Noble Truths Process

Abstract

The purposes of this research were: 1) develop and evaluate the effectiveness of a learning management plan using the Four Noble Truths process to instill public consciousness and Buddhadhamma of citizenship among Grade 9 students, meeting the 80/80 efficiency standard, 2) foster public consciousness based on Buddhadhamma using the Four Noble Truths process for Grade 9 students, 3) examine the Buddhadhamma of citizenship among Grade 9 students, 4) Investigate the satisfaction of Grade 9 students regarding learning activities conducted using the Four Noble Truths process focusing on public consciousness and Buddhadhamma of citizenship. This study is quasi-experimental research. The target group consists of 32 Grade 9 students selected through cluster sampling. The research instruments include: learning management plan utilizing the Four Noble Truths process focused on public consciousness, 1) an achievement test, 2) questionnaire on public consciousness, 3) questionnaire on good citizenship based on Buddhist principles, 4) satisfaction assessment form. The statistical methods used for data analysis include percentage, mean, standard deviation, and t-test analysis.
The results revealed that:
1. The efficiency of the learning management plan using the Four Noble Truths process, measured during the learning process (E₁) and the outcome efficiency (E₂) based on test results, was 82.81/95.56, which exceeds the predetermined criteria.
2. The public consciousness and Buddhadhamma citizenship of Grade 9 students, developed through the Four Noble Truths process, achieved an overall Efficiency Index (E.I.) of 0.7418. This indicates that the students' knowledge increased by 0.7418, equivalent to 74.18%.
3. The Buddhadhamma citizenship of Grade 9 students, on average, were at the highest level ( = 4.60).
4. The satisfaction of Grade 9 students with public consciousness and The Buddhadhamma citizenship principles of Grade 9 citizenship taught using the Four Noble Truths process was, on average, at the highest level ( = 4.57).