STUDENT ACTIVITIES MANAGEMENT USING PARTICIPATORY APPROACH BASED ON APARIHANIYADHAMMA OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS FOR OPPORTUNITY EXPANSION SCHOOL IN PHANOM DISTRICT UNDER SURATTHANI PRIMARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA OFFICE 2

Abstract

The objectives of this research article were 1) to study the current condition of student activities management in opportunity expansion schools in Phanom District, 2) to study the guidelines for participatory management of student activities based on the principles of Aparihniyadhamma in opportunity expansion schools in Phanom District, 3) to present the guidelines for participatory management of student activities based on the principles of Aparihniyadhamma in opportunity expansion schools in Phanom District under the Office of Suratthani Primary Educational Service Area 2. This qualitative research was collected data by using in-depth interview with 15 involved persons, in-depth interview with 5 experts in guidelines creation, and focus group discussion with 7 qualified persons to assess the feasibility, appropriateness, and usefulness, qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis and descriptive writing.

The results of the study were as follows; 1) The state of student activities management in opportunity expansion schools in Phanom District under the Office of Suratthani Primary Educational Service Area 2 revealed that there were several limitations in the management of student activities, including planning, resource support, and activity continuity. Therefore, collaboration from all parties was essential to ensure that the activities could meet the needs and fully develop students' potential. The activities that required the integration of participatory management processes including: (1) scout, girl guide, red cross youth, volunteer, and military student activities, (2) Club and society activities, (3) Recreational, sports, and athletics activities, (4) Community service activities and 5) Self-governance activities. 2) The guidelines for participatory management of student activities based on the principles of Aparihniyadhamma in opportunity expansion schools in Phanom District under the Office of Suratthani Primary Educational Service Area 2 including the application of the principles of Aparihniyadhamma as follows: (1) Regular meetings, (2) Unity in convening and concluding meetings, (3) Adherence to pre-existing regulations without setting contradictory rules, (4) Respect for authority, (5) Honor and protection of women's rights, (6) Respect for places and (7) Attention and hospitality to visitors. 3) The proposed guidelines for participatory management of student activities based on the principles of Aparihniyadhamma in opportunity expansion schools in Phanom District under the Office of Suratthani Primary Educational Service Area 2 were found to be feasible, appropriate, and beneficial for participatory student activity management in accordance with the principles of Aparihniyadhamma in opportunity expansion schools.