Journal of Buddhist Education and Research (JBER)

Guidelines for the Conservation of Nadoon Relics, Buddhist Places

Phalinrada Authaisa — 2024-09-30

The article titled "Conservation Guidelines for Phra That Nadun: A Buddhist Religious Site" presents the history and significance of Phra That Nadun, a Buddhist archaeological site that is over 3,300 years old. It also discusses the current state of its preservation and proposes conservation guidelines. Phra That Nadun is a sacred site with archaeological evidence and Buddhist artistic value. The current conservation efforts face challenges from deterioration due to time and natural disasters, which have caused structural damage such as cracks and subsidence. Additionally, new constructions have been introduced into the area. The proposed conservation guidelines suggest forming a joint committee composed of the Fine Arts Department, local authorities, and the Champasri Historical Committee to establish policies, plans, and budgets for restoration. Furthermore, public participation in the care and preservation of the site is encouraged, ensuring its longevity and contributing positively to the national economy.

The Role of Educational Service Area Offices in Educational Welfare for Teachers and Education Personnel

Tarathip Wongkeaw — 2024-09-30

This academic article aims to study the role of Educational Service Area Offices in educational welfare for teachers and educational personnel. The study found that Educational Service Area Offices play a crucial role in managing welfare for teachers and educational personnel by establishing welfare committees, setting policies, planning projects, allocating budgets, implementing welfare programs, monitoring, and evaluating the welfare management for teachers and educational staff. The goal is to improve the quality of life and work conditions, and to enhance satisfaction and motivation for performance. Additionally, it was found that factors affecting the effectiveness of these operations include the availability of personnel, equipment, budget, and management, as well as the general context of each Educational Service Area Office's environment. The article offers practical recommendations for improving the welfare of teachers and educational personnel, suggesting that consideration be given to the different needs of personnel at various age groups. This can be achieved by inquiring about the specific needs of the staff to ensure their satisfaction across different age groups.

Health Literacy in the Digital Age: Challenges and Opportunities

Kriangsak Niltakan — 2024-09-30

In the digital age, health literacy has expanded beyond traditional concepts to include digital health literacy, which encompasses the skills needed to access, evaluate, and use health information through digital platforms. This paper explores the opportunities and challenges associated with health literacy in an increasingly technology-driven healthcare landscape. The study highlights the benefits of digital health advancements, such as improved access to information, personalized health management through health apps and wearables, and the rise of telemedicine, which offers healthcare solutions for underserved populations. However, it also addresses significant barriers, including the digital divide, the spread of misinformation, privacy concerns, and the complexity of health technologies, which can hinder the effective use of digital health resources. Strategies to enhance digital health literacy, such as policy initiatives, user-friendly technology design, and collaborative efforts to promote reliable information, are examined. The paper concludes with future directions, emphasizing the importance of bridging health literacy gaps to create an inclusive digital health environment that empowers all individuals to make informed health decisions.

Social Studies in Thailand: Integrating Tradition and Modern Pedagogies

Kriangsak Niltakan — 2024-09-30

This paper explores the integration of traditional Thai values and modern pedagogical approaches in teaching social studies in Thailand. It highlights the evolution of social studies education, emphasizing the importance of preserving Thai cultural heritage while adapting to global educational trends. The study discusses the role of tradition, including Buddhist ethics and local wisdom, and how these can be effectively blended with contemporary methods such as student-centered learning, project-based activities, and technology-enhanced instruction. The paper identifies challenges in this integration, such as resistance to change, resource limitations, and balancing national identity with globalization. It also highlights opportunities, including government initiatives, teacher training programs, and international collaborations. Policy recommendations for curriculum reform, professional development, and community involvement are presented to enhance the effectiveness of social studies education in Thailand. The study concludes by discussing the potential for Thailand to serve as a model for other countries seeking to balance tradition and modernity in their education systems.

Strengthening the Competency of Student Development Personnel in Higher Education Institutes

Prasat Chumphon — 2024-09-30

This article aims to present educational guidelines for developing student development personnel in higher education institutions, with an emphasis on enhancing key competencies. Competency is a characteristic of an individual that directly impacts work performance. To develop personnel with the necessary competencies-knowledge, skills, and attitudes—student development must align with the goal of fostering desirable graduate characteristics for the 21st century. The development of personnel competencies in student development departments within higher education institutions requires appropriate knowledge and methods. This involves understanding causal factors and applying a development model based on systematic and rational study. Such a model fosters work behavior that effectively achieves organizational goals. These guidelines are intended to support the development of competencies among student development personnel, enabling them to effectively prepare students for success in the 21st century

A Study of Celebratory Songs for Drinking by the Buyi Ethnic Group in Guizhou Province, China

Jie Liu — 2024-09-30

This paper explores the historical development, current state, and challenges of preserving the Buyi ethnic group's celebratory drinking songs in Guizhou Province, China. These songs, evolving from ancient ceremonies to modern social and stage performances, are vital to Buyi cultural heritage. The research examines three forms: ceremonial, social, and stage celebratory songs, highlighting their unique characteristics and cultural significance. Using fieldwork, interviews with cultural heritage inheritors and folk singers, and theoretical frameworks from music history, ethnomusicology, and music aesthetics, the study analyzes the songs' evolution and roles in expressing etiquette, mutual blessings, and cultural promotion. Findings show the songs' diversification due to changing social functions and influences from the Central Plains Han culture. Despite their cultural richness, passing down these traditions faces challenges, exacerbated by modern societal changes and external cultural influences. The paper proposes strategies to address these issues, such as restoring traditional customs, enhancing youth engagement through education, promoting academic research and exchange, and creating new songs that reflect Buyi cultural elements while appealing to contemporary tastes. Overall, the research emphasizes preserving Buyi celebratory songs to maintain cultural identity, promote cultural exchange, and protect world cultural diversity, offering guidance for safeguarding this unique intangible cultural heritage.

The Development of a Learning Management Model on “Phu Phra Bat Historical Park (Cultural Heritage)” to Promote Pride in the Udon Thani Locality of Junior High School Students in Phrapariyattidhamma Schools in Udon Thani Province

Phrakhru Paphatsornkittikhun (Chumkhot) — 2024-09-30

This research aimed to develop a learning management model on “Phu Phra Bat Historical Park (Cultural Heritage)” to promote local pride in Udon Thani among lower secondary students in the Pariyattidhamma schools of Udon Thani province. The sample group consisted of 189 lower secondary students and 72 key informants. The research instruments included questionnaires and interviews. Data analysis utilized frequency distribution, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and dependent T-test. The research results were as follows: In Phase 1, the overall learning management condition was at a moderate level, with the highest average score in social and cultural aspects (X̄ = 4.30) and the lowest in knowledge aspects (X̄ = 1.88). In Phase 2, a learning management model was developed, consisting of principles, objectives, content, learning activities (BEC-D-CE), and evaluation. In Phase 3, after applying the model to the target group, it was found that the students' post-test academic achievement was significantly higher than the pre-test at the .05 level. In Phase 4, the evaluation results showed that the learning management model effectively enhanced students' local pride and increased their knowledge of history and culture. The average post-test academic achievement remained significantly higher than the pre-test at the .05 level.

The Development of a Learning Management Model Based on the Four Noble Truths to Promote Creative Problem-solving Skills among Undergraduate Students at Mahamakut Buddhist University, Isan Campus

Surasak Audmuangpiea — 2024-09-30

This research aimed to study the current state, development, and implementation of a learning management model based on the Four Noble Truths to promote creative problem-solving skills among undergraduate students at Mahamakut Buddhist University, Isan Campus. The target group consisted of 50 undergraduate students majoring in Social Studies Teaching, selected through purposive sampling. The research tools included the learning management model, a user guide for the model, instructional management plans, a knowledge test, and a satisfaction questionnaire. The statistics used for data analysis were the mean, standard deviation, t-test, and content analysis. The research findings revealed that the overall state of learning management based on the Four Noble Truths to promote creative problem-solving skills was at a moderate level (X̅ = 3.25, S.D. = 0.80), according to the opinions of second-year students. Additionally, the evaluation of the suitability of the learning management model found that the overall suitability was at a high level (X̅ = 4.35, S.D. = 0.63), indicating that this model is appropriate for use in the teaching and learning process. The comparison of pre-test and post-test scores using the learning management model based on the Four Noble Truths showed that the average post-test scores were significantly higher than the pre-test scores at the .05 level. The average pre-test score was 32.00 (S.D. = 4.44), while the average post-test score was 49.68 (S.D. = 3.86). These results clearly demonstrate the effectiveness of the model in promoting students' creative problem-solving skills. In conclusion, the use of the learning management model based on the Four Noble Truths is an effective approach to developing students' problem-solving skills. It not only fosters creativity and confidence in facing challenges but also enables students to apply the Four Noble Truths effectively in solving everyday problems.

Learning Management by TAI (Team Assisted Individualization) for Improving Students’ Achievement on the Topic ‘Life Based on the Four Iddhipāda Dhammas’ of Grade3 Lower Secondary School Students in Huakhiew Wittayalai School, Khon Kaen Province

Niwattana Wannakam — 2024-09-30

The objectives of this research were: 1) to study teaching and learning conditions; 2) to compare learning achievements; 3) to propose the learning management guideline using TAI (Team Assisted Individualization) learning activities to develop learning achievements in social studies, religion, and culture on the topic ‘Principles of Life’ according to the Four Iddhipāda Dhammas of the 3rd year secondary school students of Huakhiew Wittayalai School, Khon Kaen Province. This study was carried out through quantitative and qualitative research. The target group included 21 of 3/1 secondary school students. The tools used in this study were a learning management plan, a learning achievement test, and a satisfaction assessment form. The statistics used in the research were: Frequency, Percentage, Mean and Standard Deviation. The research results were as follows: 1) The use of TAI learning activities was statistically rated at an 'excellent' level. Based on the criterion consideration, the conditions of the learning management were constantly better. 2) The comparison of grades before and after learning of the students in of Huakhiew Wittayalai School, Khon Kaen Province showed the efficiency (E1) at 80.25% and outcome efficiency (E2) at 84.75 %, higher than the set criterion of 80/80. 3) The learning management guideline using TAI learning activities to develop learning achievements in social studies, religion, and culture on the topic ‘Principles of Life’ according to the Four Iddhipāda Dhammas of the 3rd year secondary school students of Huakhiew Wittayalai School, Khon Kaen Province was that students have better grades and were more active in their studies. Teachers had new learning activities, namely TAI learning activities, and the principle used in teaching which was the Four Iddhipāda Dhammas: Chanda means satisfaction, creating value to the students and satisfaction in teaching and learning: Viriya is striving to seek knowledge; Citta is to create awareness and to pay attention to the importance of learning and helping others; Vīmaṁsā is to reflect and review the learning content continually

The Development of an Internal Supervision Model to Enhance Active Learning for Teachers in Chumchonprachasamakkee School Under Kamphaeng Phet Primary Educational Service Area Office 2

Vipa Banyen — 2024-09-30

The research of development of internal supervision model to enhance to active learning for teacher in Chumchonprachasamakkee school under Kamphaeng Phet primary educational service area office 2 was purposed 1) to study current, problems and requirements for internal supervision; 2) to build and develop the internal supervision model; 3) to study the results of using model of internal supervision and 4) to study the satisfaction with the use of internal supervision model to enhance to active learning for teacher in Chumchonprachasamakkee School under Kamphaeng Phet primary educational service area office 2. This research and development were conducted in 4 phases, namely; 1) study current problem and requirements for internal supervision, 2) to build and develop the internal supervision model, 3) to study the results of using model of internal supervision and 4) to study the satisfaction with the use of internal supervision model to Enhance to Active Learning for Teacher in Chumchonprachasamakkee School. The research results were found that: 1. The finding of the study of current, problems and requirements for internal supervision to enhance to active learning for teacher in Chumchonprachasamakkee school showed that the working condition of internal supervision was overall at level low and discontinuous, teacher lack knowledge and understanding about planning and proactive active learning, teacher need to develop new internal supervision model and use innovation and technology appropriately, need the Kalyanamitta and participatory supervision to be able to enhance to active learning correctly and effective. 2. The internal supervision model to enhance active learning for teacher in Chumchonprachasamakkee school found it was consisted of: 1) principles and concepts ; 2) objectives; 3) content; 4) 7 Ch. internal supervision process; it consists of 7 sub-components: Ch1: Use information, Ch2: Help to plan supervision, Ch3: Link to supervision strategy, Ch4: Invite to jointly conduct supervision, Ch5: Help and knowledge sharing, Ch6: Clearly evaluate results, summarize, report, and Ch7: Praise and honor achievements and 5) Success conditions. The results of evaluating the accuracy, propriety, feasibility and utility of the model were found at the highest level. 3. The results of evaluating active learning of teacher after using the internal supervision model to enhance to active learning for teacher in Chumchonprachasamakkee school found that the overall mean was at the highest level. And when compared the criteria, it was found that every criterion was passed. 4. The satisfaction of supervised teachers toward the internal supervision model to enhance to active learning for teacher in Chumchonprachasamakkee school was at the highest level. And when compared the criteria, it was found that every criterion was passed.

The Development of a Learning Management Model for Enhancing Buddhist Volunteerism and Social Responsibility among Students in Schools under the Maha Sarakham Secondary Educational Service Area Office

Phalinrada Authaisa — 2024-09-30

This research is a developmental study (R&D) with four objectives: 1) to examine the current problems and directions for improving learning management, 2) to develop a learning management model, 3) to experiment with the developed model, and 4) to study the outcomes of using the learning management model to foster Buddhist volunteerism and social responsibility among students in schools under the Maha Sarakham Secondary Educational Service Area Office. In phase 1, the sample included 331 Grade 12 students from Phadungnaree School and 10 social studies teachers from 5 schools. Data were collected using questionnaires and analyzed with descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentage, x̄, and standard deviation, along with qualitative analysis through interviews. Phase 2 involved 10 experts providing feedback in focus group discussions, while phase 3 tested the model with 30 Grade 12 students from Phadungnaree School using knowledge, skills, and attitude assessments. In phase 4, stakeholders evaluated the effectiveness, efficiency, and impact of the model through group discussions and content analysis. The findings showed that the model significantly improved knowledge (x̄ = 4.25), skills (x̄ = 4.09), and attitudes (x̄ = 4.08) related to Buddhist volunteerism and social responsibility. Overall, the model was rated as highly effective (x̄ = 4.05), with efficiency (x̄ = 4.13) and impact (x̄ = 4.33) also rated highly, indicating the model's success in enhancing desired characteristics in students.

Research on the Impact of Corporate Philanthropy on Corporate Financial Performance: based on the Integration Perspective of Strategy and Institution

Lihan Qiu — 2024-09-30

This paper, from a strategic and institutional integration perspective, explores how corporate philanthropy influences stakeholder decision-making and enhances corporate financial performance. By examining Chinese listed companies in Shanghai and Shenzhen, the study verifies a positive correlation between corporate philanthropy and financial performance. It also delves into the mechanisms that drive this relationship. Firstly, the paper demonstrates that sales revenue serves as a positive intermediary, showing that philanthropy as a strategic approach can help companies gain favor with real and potential consumers, reduce price elasticity, boost sales, and ultimately enhance financial performance. Secondly, media attention acts as another intermediary, with philanthropy helping companies gain social recognition, leading to increased positive media coverage, which further improves financial performance. Thirdly, government subsidies are found to play a key intermediary role, as companies that engage in philanthropy are more likely to receive government support and subsidies, which strengthens their financial standing. These findings underscore the multifaceted role philanthropy plays in bolstering corporate financial performance through strategic and institutional channels.