The Development of a Short-term Ordination Curriculum using the Principle of Practices Satipatthana 4 in Songkhla Provincial Dhamma Practice Center No. 19 Srisawangwong Temple (Koh Suea)

Abstract

The purpose of this the research were to; 1) Develop curriculum for short-term ordained monks in the Songkhla Provincial Dhamma Practice Center No. 19 Sri Sawangwong Temple (Koh Suea) according to Satipatthana 4, and 2) Study the results of using the curriculum to develop short-term ordained monks in the Songkhla Provincial Dhamma Practice Center No. 19 Sri Sawangwong Temple (Koh Suea). Research combining quantitative and qualitative methods. Research area: Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province. The population was composed of 10 short-term ordained monks. The instruments of research were curriculum for short-term ordained monks using the principles of practices satipatthana4, achievement test, and evaluation form of satisfaction with the curriculum. Statistics used in data analysis are percentage, mean, standard deviation, Relative score value, content analysis, and focus group discussion. Write a descriptive presentation.

               The research result were as follows: 1) the components of the short-term ordination curriculum using the principle of practices satipatthana4 in Songkhla Provincial Dhamma Practice Center No. 19 Sri Sawangwong Temple (Koh Suea), have 9 elements: 1.1) Principles and reasons 1.2) aims 1.3) objectives 1.4) Scope: 1.5) curriculum structure; 1.6) curriculum activities; 1.7) training management process; 1.8) learning media; and 1.9) measurement and evaluation. 2) The results of the study of the implementation of a short-term ordination curriculum using the principle of practices satipatthana4 2.1) Measurement and evaluation of practical skills found that short-term ordained monks had increased development scores and higher development scores (100%). The average development score was 78.20% (the score before was 29.40 points, and the score after was 78.20 points). short-term ordained monks, who is highly developed (60%) and moderate-development (40%) 2.2) The average development score was 77.50% (the score before was 1.4 points, and the score after was 4.10 points). short-term ordained monks, who is highly developed (60%) and moderate-development (40%) and 2.3) Measurement and evaluation of satisfaction with the short-term ordination curriculum using the principle of practices satipatthana4 Overall, was a high level of satisfaction with the curriculum. (Mean=3.95, SD= 0.74). Therefore, the development of a short-term ordination course must include content on meditation and mindfulness so that ordained people can apply it in their daily lives after they have retired happily.