A Recreation Center Management Model for Promoting a Learning Metropolis Based on Buddhist Principles in Bangkok Metropolitan Administration Recreation Centers

Abstract

This dissertation aims to 1) study the needs for managing recreation centers to promote a learning metropolis in Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) recreation centers; 2) develop a management model for recreation centers to promote a learning metropolis based on Buddhist principles in BMA recreation centers; and 3) evaluate the management model for recreation centers to promote a learning metropolis based on Buddhist principles in BMA recreation centers. This research employs a mixed-methods approach combining quantitative and qualitative research. Quantitative research used questionnaires with a sample of 322 users of BMA recreation centers and examined the management model of recreation centers to promote a learning metropolis based on Buddhist principles with a sample of 25 people. Statistical methods used included frequency percentage, mean, standard deviation, and PNImodified calculation. Qualitative research involved interviews with 15 target individuals and focus group discussions with 9 experts. Research instruments included interview guides and focus group discussion manuals. Qualitative results were summarized. The research findings revealed: 1. The study of the needs for managing recreation centers to promote a learning metropolis in Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) recreation centers showed a high level of importance, ranked according to the needs, with the most important needs identified as... 1. The most urgent areas for development are: promoting work-based learning (ranked #1), followed by improving the quality and excellence of learning, promoting a lifelong learning culture, revitalizing learning in families and communities, promoting comprehensive learning from basic to higher education levels, and expanding the use of modern learning technologies. 2. The results of developing a management model for recreation centers to promote a learning metropolis based on Buddhist principles for recreation centers under the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration showed that the research created a textual model with four components: 1. Principles, 2. Objectives, 3. Methods of operation, namely: 1) Management of recreation centers to promote a learning metropolis, and 2) Activities for developing the management of recreation centers to promote a learning metropolis, which include: Activity 1: The Volunteer Teacher and Recreation Scholar Bank Project; Activity 2: Digital Wisdom Information Center and Living Exhibition; Activity 3: Workshop on Thinking, Doing, and Solving Problems Quickly; and Activity 4: Volunteer Recreation Project. 1. Development of Buddhist principles; and 2) Guidelines for evaluating the management model of recreation centers to promote a learning metropolis based on Buddhist principles for recreation centers under the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration. Conditions for success. 3. The results of the evaluation of the management model of recreation centers to promote a learning metropolis based on Buddhist principles for recreation centers under the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, including suitability, feasibility, and usefulness, showed that in terms of feasibility, usefulness, and suitability, respectively, it can be used as a management model for recreation centers to promote a learning metropolis based on Buddhist principles for recreation centers under the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration according to the V-LEARN knowledge base, which includes: V: Virtuous Practice, applying Buddhist principles (Vuttitham) in work and human development; L: Lifelong Mentorship, a system of volunteer teachers and recreation experts who continuously transfer knowledge in accordance with the principles; E: Enhanced Digital Assets, using digital data and exhibitions to increase learning efficiency; A: Analytical Thinking, promoting analytical thinking and problem-solving processes; R: Reflective Dialogue, exchanging knowledge through discussion and reflection; and N: Networked Learning City, connecting as a network of learning cities.