THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE TEMPLE AS A COMMUNITY KNOWLEDGE CENTER IN WAT PHO NGAM, BAN TIW NOI, TAMBON NA PONG, AMPHOE MUEANG, LOEI PROVINCE

Abstract

The objectives of this research article are 1) to study and collect community wisdom, 2) to study the approaches to develop the temple to be the center of community knowledge, and 3) to analyze the learning style of the community of Wat Pho Ngam, Ban Tio Noi, Na Pong Sub-district, Mueang District, Province. Loei is qualitative research. Key informants were 5 local sages, 5 community leaders, and 20 youths living in Wat Pho Ngam community. 30 persons were selected by specific method. The research tools were structured in-depth interviews. The research findings were as follows: That is used to develop into important community products with 5 knowledge bodies: (1) knowledge of organic agriculture (2) knowledge of vermicomposting (3) weaving knowledge (4) weaving knowledge and (5) knowledge of customs and rituals. Which is traditional wisdom is inherited from ancestors from generation to generation. And come from new knowledge applied from local wisdom promoted and developed by government agencies and communities. Appropriate procedures and evaluations must be in place. There is a mechanism for the administration of the public sector. The private sector and public participation promote and support seriously. 3) An analysis of the learning style of Wat Pho Ngam community. Community learning centers have been established to promote community learning that is appropriate to the context, culture and community wisdom. It is a learning process that affects the learning of individuals and communities. And the results obtained lead to further driving the learning community.