Integrated Buddhist Knowledge Management in Keeree Srisakornwittaya School, Trat Province

Abstract

The purposes of this research article were 1) to study knowledge management according to western theory and Buddhism; 2) to study the problems of knowledge management system in Keeree Srisakornwittaya School, Trat Province; and 3) to present an integrated Buddhist knowledge management model in Keeree Srisakornwittaya School, Trat Province. It was a qualitative research collecting data by using interviews with 25 key informants, focus group discussion with 7 experts using content analysis techniques. The research findings were as follows: 1) knowledge management according to western theory was to use knowledge management and experience in operations to use resources appropriately to achieve success efficiently with new management theory consisting of management theory, systems management theory, learning organization theory relying on the knowledge of various sciences, resulting in a clear body of knowledge leading to the goal by bringing Dhamma principles to integrate for encouraging the organization to see the importance of modern knowledge management; 2) learning problems in the Buddhism course did not meet the standard criteria for learners and teaching personnel.  Risk problems from material prosperity in western culture made modern youths not interested in religion and the problems of the social model of learning and;3) integrated Buddhist knowledge management in Keeree Srisakornwittaya School consisted of 1) knowledge management in integrated Buddhist curriculum that used mathematics and science as the core, learned the truth of things subject matter, the world and life of human beings, and the natural way; 2)  in terms of integrated Buddhist knowledge management, school personnel, parents, NGOs and communities had faith in school to do their job, namely "cultivate good, talented and happy people"; 3) integrated Buddhist knowledge management activities consisted of  3.1) integration in learning; 3.2) integration in way of life, moral development; 3.3) integration of Sikkha 3  in every day.