GUIDELINES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF LEARNERS' POTENTIAL ACCORDING TO THE THREEFOLD TRAINING PRINCIPLE IN THE NEW NORMAL OF SCHOOL GROUPS UNDER THE BANG SUE DISTRICT OFFICE, BANGKOK

Abstract

This research aims to 1) study the potential of students in the new way of life, 2) study the methods for developing the potential of students according to the Tri-sikkh   principle (Threefold Training) in the new way of life, and 3) propose guidelines for developing the potential of students according to the Tri-sikkh principle (Threefold Training)  in the new way of life. It is a mixed-method research. The quantitative research used a questionnaire with a sample of 313 primary school students. The data were analyzed using statistics to analyze percentages, means, and standard deviations. The qualitative research used interviews with 5 key informants. The data were analyzed using content analysis. The research results found that 1) The potential of students in the new way of life of the school groups in Bang Sue District Office, Bangkok, overall, the learning conditions were at a high level. When considering each aspect, there were opinions at a high level in all 5 aspects, namely, critical thinking, analytical thinking, creative thinking, systematic thinking, and synthetic thinking, respectively. 2) The methods for developing the potential of students according to the Tri-sikkh principle (Threefold Training) in the new way of life consist of (1) Analytical thinking, parents should participate in organizing activities to promote discipline (morality) to train students to have a stable mind (concentration). (2) Synthetic thinking, students should be encouraged to use technology morally (morality) and have them analyze and synthesize online information critically (wisdom) in living a new way of life. (3) In terms of creativity, the use of online platforms on social media, online websites or learning applications should be promoted with discipline (morality), leading to creative thinking and selecting information to consume mindfully (concentration) from the impact of the changes. (4) In terms of critical thinking, students should be trained to use their judgment in posting messages or sharing their feelings on social media appropriately (wisdom). (5) In terms of systematic thinking, activities should be organized for students to think systematically and appropriately (morality) in living mindfully (concentration). From the experience, it helps students develop systematic thinking skills in analyzing information without critical judgment (wisdom) in the new way of life. And 3) The guideline for developing learners' potential according to the Tri-sikkh principle (Threefold Training) in the new way of life is the development of learners' potential according to the Tri-sikkh principle (Threefold Training), which consists of (1) Morality, protecting the body and speech, organizing activities for thinking potential, promoting students' discipline in living together in society with mindfulness and awareness, training students to be diligent in their studies, knowing their duties, being responsible, following rules and regulations, being kind, and helping others in their lives. (2) Concentration, organizing meditation training to promote learning through digital media, allowing students to analyze online news information, practicing critical thinking via social media, and creatively debating opinions on social media from simulated online situations. And (3) Wisdom, organizing learning skills training emphasizes Active Learning, learning by doing, searching for knowledge by oneself, practicing asking questions, finding doubts, analyzing data, arguing rationally in order to exchange opinions or organizing activities for students to learn to be creative and learn how to live in the present.