A Model for the Development of Competencies of Faculty Members at Mahamakut Buddhist University Using the four Iddhipada Principles

Abstract

This research aimed to 1. examine the current conditions, desired conditions, and needs for competency development 2. develop a competency development model, and 3. evaluate the competency development model for lecturers of Mahamakut 
Buddhist University based on the Four Iddhipada principles. The study employed a 
mixed-methods design. Research instruments included a five-point Likert scale questionnaire with reliability coefficients of 0.793 for current conditions and 0.817 for desired conditions, a semi-structured interview, and an evaluation form assessing the accuracy, appropriateness, and feasibility of the model. The sample consisted of 220 lecturers of Mahamakut Buddhist University, 15 key informants, and 10 stakeholders for model evaluation. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and percentage.
The study results revealed that:
1. The current competency level of faculty members at Mahamakut Buddhist University was moderate overall, while the desired competency level was high overall. The average necessary need was 0.62. The PNImodified scores were ranked from highest to lowest as follows: (1) teaching, (2) research, (3) academic services to society, 
(4) counseling, and (5) preservation of arts and culture.
2. The creation of the competency development model for faculty members at Mahamakut Buddhist University using the Four Iddhipada Principles included the following key components: (1) model name, (2) model objectives, (3) principles and concepts of the model, (4) content integrated with the Four Iddhipada Principles, and (5) expected outcomes.
3. The evaluation of the competency development model for faculty members at Mahamakut Buddhist University using the Four Iddhipada Principles showed a high overall level. The aspects were ranked as follows: feasibility, appropriateness, and 
usefulness.