THE GUIDELINES MANAGEMENT OF STUDENTS DISCIPLINE ACTIVITIES ENHANCEMENT IN RESPONSIBILITY FOR STUDENTS BASED ON IDDHIPADA IV OF WAT PHRAE SCHOOL UNDER NAKHON SI THAMMARAT PRIMARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA OFFICE 1

Abstract

This research aimed to: 1) examine the current of students’ enhance discipline in the terms of responsibility, 2) study guidelines for the management of students development activities to enhance students’ responsibility based on the Iddhipada IV, and 3) present and evaluate the guidelines for management of students development activities to enhance students’ responsibility in accordance with the Iddhipada IV of Wat Phrae school under Nakhon Si Thammarat primary educational service area office 1. This study employed a mixed-methods research design. The quantitative component utilized a questionnaire administered to a sample of 105 participants, consisting of teachers, staff members, and parents of Wat Phrae School. The data were analyzed using basic descriptive statistics, including percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The qualitative component involved in-depth interviews with five key informants and focus group discussions with seven experts. The research instruments included an in-depth interview form, a focus group discussion form, and a focus group evaluation form. Qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis.

The findings revealed that: 1) The overall level of students’ discipline in terms of responsibility was at a good level. Students demonstrated responsible behaviors toward self-care, including maintaining personal hygiene, taking care of their health, and performing daily routines appropriately. They also showed discipline in completing assigned tasks and generally complied strictly with school rules, which helped reduce behavioral problems that negatively affect learning and the school environment. 2) The process of implementing the management guidelines begins with analyzing the current situation and identifying problems related to students’ discipline and responsibility. Subsequently, clear goals and approaches are established by explicitly integrating activities based on the Iddhipada IV. Systematic planning is then carried out for the implementation of activities in three areas: guidance activities, student activities, and social and community service activities. Cooperation is coordinated among guidance teachers, homeroom teachers, and advisory teachers in implementing the activities, monitoring progress, providing guidance, and continuously improving the activities to ensure that the enhancement of students’ discipline and responsibility is systematic. 3) The evaluated guidelines management of students discipline activities enhancement in responsibility for students based on Iddhipada IV approaches indicated that they were feasible, appropriate, and beneficial, and could be practically implemented within the school context. These approaches contributed to more structured activity management, clearer objectives, and effective responses to the desired responsibility-related behaviors. Furthermore, they have the potential to be adapted or expanded for use with students at different educational levels and to effectively enhance overall student discipline within the school.