Developing A Learning Organization Model Based on the Sappāya Dhamma Principles for Schools under the Primary Educational Service Area Office in Inspection Region 12

Abstract

The purposes of this research were to: (1) investigate the current conditions, desirable conditions, and priority needs of learning organization development based on the principles of Sappāya-dhamma in schools under the Office of Primary Educational Service Areas in Educational Inspectorate Area 12; (2) develop a learning organization model based on the principles of Sappāya-dhamma for schools under the Office of Primary Educational Service Areas in Educational Inspectorate Area 12; and (3) evaluate the developed learning organization model. This study employed a mixed-methods research design. The research instruments included questionnaires, semi-structured interviews, a model evaluation form, and a satisfaction assessment form. The sample consisted of 18 school administrators and 320 teachers, totaling 338 participants. The quantitative data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and priority needs index, while qualitative data were obtained through semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions. Model evaluation and satisfaction data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, and standard deviation.
The research findings revealed that:
1. Overall, the current conditions of the learning organization based on the principles of Sappāya-dhamma were at a high level, while the desirable conditions were at the highest level. The priority needs, ranked in descending order, were: (1) team learning, (2) systems thinking, (3) mental model development, (4) shared vision building, and (5) personal mastery.
2. The developed learning organization model comprised the following components: (1) model title, (2) objectives, (3) principles and conceptual framework, and (4) content, including principles and concepts, objectives, methods and activities, integration of Sappāya-dhamma, and expected outcomes.
3. The evaluation results indicated that the learning organization model demonstrated appropriateness, feasibility, and usefulness at the highest level in all aspects.