Guidelines for Enhancing Morality and Ethics of Students in Medium-Sized Schools under Rayong Primary Educational Service Area Office 1

Abstract

 The objective of the study was to investigate current conditions, desirable conditions, needs and guidelines for enhancing of the morality and ethics enhancement for students in medium-sized schools under Rayong Primary Educational Service Area Office 1. This study employed the descriptive research methods. Data were collected from 234 school administrators and teachers using five-point questionnaires and semi-structured interview. The statistics used included frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and Modified Priority Need Index (PNI _modified ) The results showed that 1) the mean score of the current and desirable conditions of the morality and ethics enhancement for students in medium-sized schools under Rayong Primary Educational Service Area Office 1 was at high level, and the ‘determination’ is needed most in the process of the morality and ethics enhancement. Furthermore, the results of the study suggested that, in order to enhance morality and ethics among students, self-directed learning development as well as the cultivation of moral shame among students must be highlighted.