THE DEVELOPMENT OF PARTICIPATORY STUDENT SUPPORT SYSTEM BASED ON SANGKHAHAVATTHU IV PRINCIPLES OF NETWORK CENTER 7 CHAWANG PHU TAPI UNDER NAKHON SI THAMMARAT PRIMARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA OFFICE 2

Abstract

This research article aimed to: (1) examine the current conditions of the participatory student support system implemented by Education Network Center 7 ChawangPhuTapi, under Nakhon Si Thammarat Primary Educational Service Area Office 2 (2) study guidelines for developing a participatory student support system based on the Four Principles of Sangkahavatthu IV at Education Network Center 7 ChawangPhuTapi, under Nakhon Si Thammarat Primary Educational Service Area Office 2 and (3) present and evaluate the proposed guidelines for developing a participatory student support system based on the Four Principles of Sangkahavatthu IV at Education Network Center 7 ChawangPhuTapi, under Nakhon Si Thammarat Primary Educational Service Area Office 2. The study employed a qualitative research design. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with 15 stakeholders, interviews with five experts, and a focus group discussion with seven experts to evaluate the feasibility, appropriateness, and usefulness of the proposed guidelines. Qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis.

The research results were found as follows: 1) The current implementation of the participatory student support system of Educational Network Center 7 ChawangPhuTapi, covers all stages, including individual student understanding, student screening, student promotion and development, prevention and problem-solving, and referral to specialists when necessary. However, several significant problems remain, such as teachers’ heavy workloads that affect the continuity of individual student care, incomplete or irregularly updated student data leading to inaccurate problem assessment, and insufficient communication between teachers and parents. 2) The guidelines for developing a participatory student support system based on the Four Principles of Social Harmony Sangkahavatthu IV consist of: 1) individual student understanding, 2) student screening, 3) student promotion and development, 4) prevention and problem-solving, and 5) student referral. These guidelines integrate the Four Principles of Social Harmony into the development of the participatory student support system, namely generosity (Dāna), kind and polite speech (Piyavācā), helpful action (Atthacariyā), and consistency and impartiality (Samānattatā). 3) The results of the presentation and evaluation of the proposed guidelines for developing the participatory student support system based on the Four Principles of Social Harmony for Educational Network Center 7 ChawangPhuTapi, under Nakhon Si Thammarat Primary Educational Service Area 2, as assessed by experts, indicated that the guidelines are feasible, appropriate, and beneficial.