Guidelines for Developing the Student Care and Support Systems Based on Ariyasacca 4 of Secondary Schools in Sangkha District of Surin Province

Abstract

        The objectives of this research were 1) to study the administxutive conditions of student care system in secondary schools in Sangkha District, Surin Province, 2) to compare the Ariyasacca 4 conditions of student care systems in secondary schools in Sangkha District, Surin Province, classified by position and work experience, 3) to propose guidelines for developing the administration of student care systems based on the Four Noble Truths Ariyasacca 4 in secondary schools in Sangkha District, Surin Province. A mixed-methods research was used, using questionnaires and interviews as research instruments, with 147 Samples and 7Key informauts. Statistics used in quantitative data analysis included percentage, mean, standard deviation, frequency, T-test and F-test, and content analysis for qualitative research.

The research results indicated that;

1) The results of the study of the administrative conditions of the student care system in secondary schools in Sangkha District, Surin Province, were at a high level in overall. When considering each aspect, it was found that operations were at a high level in all aspects.

2) The results of the comparison of the administrative conditions of the student care system in secondary schools in Sangkha District, Surin Province, classified by position and work experience for the overall picture and each aspect were not significantly different.

3) The Guidelines for the development of the administration of the student care system according to the principles of the Four Noble Truths Ariyasacca 4 in secondary schools in Sangkha District, Surin Province, were 5 aspects and 10 guidelines i.e. (1) the aspect of knowing students individually consisted of 2 guidelines The key giudeline was Educational institutions provide training for teachers and personnel to ensure good communication between teachers and parents in order to know each student individually, including using an efficient data storage system to ensure that data updates and student development are consistent and continuous in all aspects. (2) the aspect of screening students consisted of 2 guidelines The key giudeline was Educational institutions find the causes of student problems by screening students through inquiries and observations in order to group students and provide targeted assistance. (3) promoting and developing students consisted of 2 guidelines   The key giudeline was Educational institutions have collaborated to set up a working group consisting of administrators, teachers and parents to determine student development plans in various areas. (4)preventing and solving student problems consisted of 2 guidelines The key giudeline was Educational institutions create cooperation from all parties, including teachers, parents, and students themselves. There were joint activities between teachers and parents to prevent and solve student problems. and (5) referring students consisted of 2 guidelines The key giudeline was Educational institutions select channels and agencies that are appropriate for students’ problems and create flexible support networks with clear action plans and transparent communication.  All 5 aspects could be applied to the principles of the Four Noble Truths Ariyasacca 4 namely Dukkha, Samudaya, Nirodha and Magga.