BUILDING MORALE IN WORKING WITH THE 4 BRAHMAVIHARA PRINCIPLES OF TEACHERS UNDER THE PATHUM THANI PRIMARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA OFFICE AREA

Abstract

This research aimed 1) to study the morale of teachers in performing their duties, 2) to study the method of building morale in performing their duties using the four divine states of mind of teachers under the Office of the Primary Educational Service Area 2, Pathum Thani, and 3) to propose a guideline for building morale in performing their duties using the four divine states of mind. This research was a mixed-method study using a quantitative research method using a questionnaire with a sample of 302 teachers. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, namely percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The qualitative research used interviews with 5 key informants and content analysis. The research results showed that 1) the morale of teachers in the Office of the Primary Educational Service Area 2, Pathum Thani, was at a high level overall and in each aspect; 2) the methods for building morale in performing their duties of teachers under the Office of the Primary Educational Service Area 2, Pathum Thani, in all 7 aspects, namely working conditions, safety, relationships, welfare, respect for success, advancement by integrating the four divine states of mind and 3) guidelines for building morale in work using the four divine states of mind, consisting of (1) Working conditions, assigning work that was in line with teachers' aptitude and abilities, providing advice, (2) Welfare, providing welfare to motivate teachers in their careers, (3) Security, promoting teachers to receive protection and care, (4) Advancement, promoting teachers' career advancement (5) Respect, promoting respect from co-workers and stakeholders, (6) Relationships, promoting teamwork based on the principle of correctness, (7) Success, supporting teachers to achieve their goals with sincerity.