An Instructional System Based on the Tri-Sikkha Principles for Enhancing Self-Discipline in Novice Models at Phrapariyattidhamma School, General Education Division, Sing Buri Province

Abstract

          This research aims to 1) study the knowledge about the problems and needs in teaching according to the Tri-Sikha principle, and 2) develop a teaching system according to the Tri-Sikha principle that is appropriate and responsive to the promotion of self-discipline. 3) Experiment with the Tri-Sikha learning system developed to enhance self-discipline of model novices, and 4) evaluate the effectiveness of the Tri-Sikha learning system developed to enhance self-discipline of model novices. In this research, the researcher used a research and development research methodology. The sample group consisted of students from Phra Pariyatti Dhamma Phiphit Sutkunanusorn School, Office of the Phra Pariyatti Dhamma Education Area, General Education Department, Area 3, Wat Phra Non, In Buri District, Sing Buri Province. The number of 33 pictures was obtained from selecting students whose behavior was recorded more than 3 times in the semester. The research instruments used were semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions, and system evaluation forms. Data analysis included qualitative data analysis techniques, including triangulation and standard deviation techniques. The research results found that 1. Problems and needs in organizing teaching according to the Tri-Sikha principles of the model novice monks in the Buddhist Pariyatti Dhamma School consisted of teachers lacking continuous development, outdated media and technology, and insufficient variety in meditation training activities. 2. Development of a teaching system based on the Tri-Sikkha principles to enhance self-discipline of model novices, consisting of (1) learning system structure, (2) Tri-Sikkha principles, (3) 3-step system model, (4) discipline-enhancing activities. and (5) the evaluation results were very appropriate and most possible. 3. Experimenting with the Tri-Sikha learning system developed to enhance self-discipline in the novice monks, consisting of Sila, which is the activity of waking up before the chickens; Samadhi, which is the activity of being as tough as a soldier; and Panya, which is the activity of speaking of sufficiency. 4. The evaluation of information regarding the Tri-Sikha learning system developed to enhance self-discipline of the model novice monks was at the highest level overall with an average of 4.61.