MODEL FOR ORGANIZING ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE LEARNING BUDDHISM ACCORDING TO THE PRINCIPLES OF GARAVADHAMMA OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS UNDER OFFICE OF SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA

Abstract

This research article aimed to propose a model for organizing activities to promote learning Buddhism according to the principles of Garavadhamma VI of secondary school students under Office of Secondary Educational Service Area. Mixed methods research was designed, and there were 3 research steps: 1) to study the condition of teaching and learning activities in Buddhism, and a questionnaire was used for collecting data from 381 samples. The data were analyzed using statistical methods such as frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation; 2) the model was developed by interviewing 10 key informants, and the data was analyzed by content analysis; and 3) the model was proposed with focus group discussion of 10 experts. Data was analyzed by content analysis. Results showed that a model for organizing activities to promote learning Buddhism according to the principles of Garavadhamma VI of secondary school students under Office of Secondary Educational Service Area consisted of Part 1 Preface which were 1) Environment, 2) Principles, 3) Objectives; Part 2 Model which were 1) Principles, 2) Follow Buddhist duties and manners, 3) Management process; Part 3 Implementation Procedures which were 1) Structure, 2) Decision Making, 3) Assessment Guidelines; and Part 4 Conditions for Success.