STRATEGY FOR DEVELOPING THE QUALITY OF MONKS AND NOVICES IN THE PALI TRAINING COURSE BEFORE THE SANAM LUANG EXAMINATION AT WAT HONG RATTANARAM RATCHAWORAWIHAN, BANGKOK
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Introduction: Thailand has long upheld Buddhism as its national religion. In addition, Thai society is fundamentally rooted in a Buddhist way of life, which is centered on three key institutions: the home, the temple, and the school. These three institutions have been closely interconnected and have continuously supported and complemented one another throughout history. Objective: 1) Study the management of the Pali training course before the Sanam Luang examination at Wat Hong Rattanaram Ratchaworawihan, Bangkok. 2) Study the problems and obstacles in the management of the said course. 3) Suggest strategies for developing the quality of monks and novices in the said course at Wat Hong Rattanaram Ratchaworawihan, Bangkok. Method: This research used content analysis to process data from in-depth interviews and summarize as qualitative research results. The sample consisted of administrators/instructors, those involved in teaching and learning, and students at Wat Hong Rattanaram Ratchaworawihan, Bangkok, totaling 11 monks/persons. Results: 1) The management of the Pali training course before the Sanam Luang examination at Wat Hong Rattanaram Ratchaworawihan, Bangkok, during 2021-2025, the teaching curriculum was organized in accordance with the criteria and standards of the Office of the Chief of Pali, Sanam Luang, and learners could apply the knowledge to their lives and propagate Buddhism in accordance with the objectives of the Buddhist Education Act B.E. 2562 (2019). 2) Problems and obstacles in the management of the said curriculum consist of 3 aspects: human resources, teaching media / equipment / learning location, and management. And 3) The strategy for developing the quality of monks and novices in the said curriculum at Wat Hong Rattanaram Ratchaworawihan, Bangkok consists of strategies to solve problems related to internal factors of the curriculum and strategies to solve problems related to external factors of the curriculum. Conclusions: The administration of the Pali preparatory course, integrating modern management principles with religious institutional management. It emphasizes collaboration among all sectors, alongside the application of technology and innovation to enhance management efficiency.It also develops online communication strategies to build a national network for moral and ethical development.
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