AN APPLICATION OF THE FOUR IDDHIPᾹDA TO ACTIVE LEARNING IN ENGLISH LEARNING

Abstract

          The objectives of this research were 1) to study the four Iddhipāda and the concept of active learning in Buddhism 2) to study the application of the four Iddhipāda to active learning in English learning, and 3) to propose guidelines for applying the four Iddhipāda to active learning in English learning. This research was mixed methods using documentary research and field research.

The results were as follows:

1. The four Iddhipāda were the paths of happiness and success which consisted of: Chanda was satisfaction, Viriya was perseverance, Citta was concentration, and Vimamsā was reasonable consideration. The Buddha had 7 qualities of virtuous friend which were, namely beloved, respected, laudable, talkative, patient with words, very profound speech and not convincing in a bad way. He also had principles in teaching, styles of teaching and various teaching methods which were the ways to apply the four Iddhipāda to active learning in English learning.
2. The application of the four Iddhipāda to active learning in English learning showed that the lesson plans had the efficiency at 81.75/80.33. The students’ English learning achievement showed that the average score after learning was significantly higher than before learning at 0.05 level of significance. The students had a high level of satisfaction towards learning. The students applied the four Iddhipāda to active learning in English learning at a high level.
3. The guidelines for applying the four Iddhipāda to active learning in English learning showed that the 4 steps of applying the four Iddhipāda to active learning in English learning activities were warm-up, presentation, application, and conclusion. Using Chanda, Viriya, Citta and Vimamsā in every step of learning. Moreover, the teachers should analyze and assess readiness of students in order to perform learning activities to suit the potential of them.