A Study on the Problems of Learning and Teaching of Pariyattidhamma Muang District Phitsanulok Province

Abstract

           This research Objectives are 1.) to investigate the problems of learning and teaching of Pariyattidhamma (Dhamma Study) in Muang district Phitsanulok province, 2.) to compare the opinions on the problems of learning and teaching of Pariyattidhamma (Dhamma Study) in Muang district Phitsanulok province, and 3.) to study the problem, Obstacles and suggestions of learning and teaching of Pariyattidhamma (Dhamma Study) in Muang district Phitsanulok province.

This research conducted by Mixed Methods Research were both quantitative research using Survey Research based on questionnaire and Qualitative Research by In-depth Interview with key Informant. the Key Informants 7 people using contextual analysis techniques.

Results  of the Research

1.) Course’s content is too diversified, 2.) Teachers have too few teaching activities, 3.) Instructional media is not enough for the students, 4.) Teachers rarely measure and evaluate classroom teaching. Suggestion as follows: 1.) The curriculum should be adjusted appropriately based on the maturity of the students, and to reduce some subjects that are not important, including adjust the content of Dhamma subject to less, however, key issues remain, reduce emphasis on memorization, focus on more analytical thinking. We should be research both curriculum the basic course and the Dharma course, including choose the content of the curriculum that is appropriate for study, 2.) Teachers should study more the teaching method, 3.) Administrators and teachers should provide enough instructional media to students, 4.) Teachers should focus on measuring and evaluating teaching and learning.