Principles of Restoring Learning Loss in Educational Administration Based on the Noble Eightfold Path

Abstract

This academic article, Principles of Restoring Learning Loss in Educational Administration Based on the Noble Eightfold Path, aims to explain and synthesize the application of the Noble Eightfold Path as a framework for restoring learning loss in educational administration. The study employed a documentary research approach by reviewing the Tripitaka, Buddhist commentaries, books, textbooks, academic articles, and related research concerning Buddhist principles, educational administration, and learning loss. The collected data were then conceptually synthesized to develop a Buddhist-based educational administration framework. The findings reveal that the Noble Eightfold Path can be synthesized into an eight-dimensional framework for educational administration to restore learning loss, consisting of: (1) Right View-establishing appropriate educational policies and learning objectives; (2) Right Intention-developing positive vision and motivation; (3) Right Speech-promoting constructive communication among administrators, teachers, students, and parents; (4) Right Action-ensuring ethical educational practices; (5) Right Livelihood-managing educational resources and learning environments appropriately; (6) Right Effort-continuously improving learning quality; (7) Right Mindfulness-fostering mindful learning and self-regulation; and (8) Right Concentration-enhancing learners' concentration and mental resilience. The proposed framework provides practical guidance for school administrators and teachers in formulating educational policies, designing learning activities, and implementing measures to restore learning loss while simultaneously promoting learners' moral values and holistic development. Since the proposed framework is derived from conceptual synthesis based on documentary sources, further empirical research is recommended to validate its effectiveness in diverse educational contexts before its broader implementation.