Development of Learning Activities Utilizing Simulation Models on Buddhist Duties and Etiquette for Grade 7 Students at Inburi School

Abstract

The purposes of this research article were: 1) develop a learning activity plan employing a simulation-based model on Buddhist duties and etiquette, 2) compare students’ learning achievement before and after the implementation of the simulation model, and 3) examine students’ satisfaction with the learning activities based on the simulation model. The research sample consisted of 30 Grade 7/3 students at Inburi School, Inburi District, Singburi Province, during the first semester of the 2024 academic year. Participants were selected using cluster random sampling, with classrooms serving as the sampling units. Research instruments included 15 simulation-based learning activity plans, a 30-item learning achievement test, and a 15-item satisfaction questionnaire. The data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and dependent t-tests. The research findings were as follows: 1) the development of simulation-based learning activity plans yielded 15 plans, which were evaluated by experts with a suitability score ranging from 0.66 to 1.00; 2) the students’ post-learning achievement scores (X‾=21.25, S.D.=0.85)were significantly higher than their pre-learning scores (X‾=11.55, S.D.=0.70) at the 0.05 level of significance; 3) the overall satisfaction with the simulation-based learning activities was rated as the highest level (X‾=4.53, S.D.=0.63). These results indicate that the learning activity plans were appropriate and significantly enhanced students' learning outcomes, while students expressed a high level of satisfaction with the activities.This study underscores the value of integrating simulation-based learning activities aligned with the principles of the six sense bases (Ayatana). These activities foster perceptual enhancement, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills by bridging internal and external perceptions. The hands-on nature of these simulations reinforces students' understanding of Buddhist principles and effectively cultivates moral and ethical development.