GUIDELINES FOR ADMINISTRATION OF PARIYATIDHAMMA SCHOOL IN PALI DEPARTMENT BY INTEGRATING THE USE OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY ACCORDING TO THE PRINCIPLES OF SAPPURISADHAMMA VII IN BANG BUA THONG DISTRICT SCHOOLS NONTHABURI PROVINCE

Abstract

This research article aimed to 1) study the conditions of administration of Phra Pariyattidhamma schools in Pali section, 2) study the administrative method of Phra Pariyattidhamma schools in Pali section based on the seven principles of Sappurisadhamma, and 3) propose administrative guidelines for Phra Pariyattidhamma schools in Pali section based on the seven principles of Sappurisadhamma in Bang Bua Thong District, Nonthaburi Province. This research employed a mixed-methods approach, with a primary focus on quantitative research. Data were collected through questionnaires from 96 participants, including school directors, teaching monks, and student monks from Phra Pariyattidhamma schools in Pali section in Bang Bua Thong District, Nonthaburi. Statistical analysis included percentage, frequency, mean, and standard deviation. Qualitative research included interviewing with 7 key informants. Data were analyzed using content analysis.

The research results found that: 1) the administration of the Phra Pariyattidhamma schools in Pali section in Bang Bua Thong District, Nonthaburi Province, overall, the five areas were at a high level, ranked from the lowest to the highest, these aspects included assessment and evaluation, teaching and learning, curriculum management, and instructional activities while the lowest aspect was the instructional materials, respectively. 2) The administrative method of Phra Pariyattidhamma schools in Pali section in Bang Bua Thong District, Nonthaburi Province, based on the seven principles of the Sappurisadhamma, included using various assessment tools and methods, the participation of all personnel in setting the criteria for measurement and evaluation created transparency and confidence in the teaching and learning process, which would help this administration be transparent, fair, and focused on developing the potential of the learners, providing encouragement, care, and love for students, and preparing lesson plans and schedules in advance would help the school operated systematically, built confidence among teachers and students, and promoted teaching efficiency. It also encouraged students and teachers to gain a deeper understanding of the Dhamma and put it into practice. 3) The school administrative guidelines according to the seven principles of Sappurisadhamma of Bang Bua Thong District Schools, Nonthaburi Province consisted of (1) Creating a curriculum that was in line with educational standards, developing a Pali curriculum that emphasized knowledge of Pali grammar, translation, and commentary, having educational goals of Buddhism, setting clear goals, and setting goals for learners to pass the Pali Sanam Luang exams at various levels. (2) Teaching that was adapted to each student, teachers must know their students’ abilities. (3) Creating diagrams or tables summarizing grammar rules to help learners understand more easily, using Pali vocabulary guidebook and review exercises, using technology to enhance teaching and learning, providing digital and online media. (4) Promoting good relationships between teachers and students. (5) Using a variety of assessments and testing on Pali translation skills, along with continuous monitoring of learning results.