Development of Morality and Ethics of Youth Using the Base of Local Cultural Capital in Phetchabun Province

Abstract

This research aimed to 1) study the components of learning morality and ethics of youth using local cultural capital in Phetchabun province, 2) To study the process of learning morality and ethics of youth and the local cultural capital base and 3) To create a learning process for youth from local cultural capital and the development of morality and ethics it uses a mixed methods research methodology consisting of documentary research and action research. It collects in-depth data from interviews with 35 key informants using a specific method and analyzes the content of the data using a descriptive analysis. The research results found that the components of learning morality and ethics of youth using local cultural capital consisted of perception, stimuli and behavior. The important factors affecting learning were: 1) diverse local cultural capital (such as traditions, stories and local wisdom), 2) the role of family, monks and community as role models and transmitters of values, and 3) participation in community activities and the role of schools in integrating the curriculum. The learning process is successful by combining direct moral inculcation with absorption through good role models and participation in cultural activities, through multi-institutional collaboration between family, temple/community and school. Guidelines for the development of sustainable morality and ethics can be summarized into 5 main approaches: 1) learning from stories, legends and local heroes such as Pho Khun Pha Mueang; 2) encouraging youth to participate in cultural activities; 3) creating learning media that is consistent with local culture; 4) integrating culture into teaching and learning (e.g., applying the principles of Dhamma such as Iddhipada); and 5) creating a network of cooperation between all sectors.