THE INTEGRATION OF BUDDHIST PRINCIPLES AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF A DIGITAL MANAGEMENT PLATFORM OF PHRAPARIYATTIDHAMMA SCHOOLS, GENERAL EDUCATION DIVISION, UNDER THE PHRAPARIYATTIDHAMMA EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA OFFICE, REGION 3

Abstract

This research article aimed to: 1) study the use of a digital platform for managing Phrapariyattidhamma Schools in the general education division, 2) develop the use of a digital platform for integrating Buddhism into the management of Phrapariyattidhamma Schools in the general education division, and 3) evaluate the use of a digital platform for integrating Buddhism into the management of Phrapariyattidhamma Schools in the general education division, under the Phrapariyattidhamma Educational Service Area Office, Region 3. Qualitative research and participatory action research were used. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with 13 monks and workshops with 10 administrators and staff. The platform was piloted in three network schools. The results of the study included data collection, classification, and descriptive presentation.

The findings revealed: 1) The use of a digital platform for managing Phrapariyattidhamma Schools in the general education division revealed that: In term of academic administration, the platform was initially used, such as student registration and curriculum management, but lacked effective tools for analyzing academic performance. In term of budget administration, a platform was used for recording and tracking budgets, but lacked a system that could connect with external agencies. In term of personnel administration, a platform was used for personnel data management and teacher evaluation, but limited online training systems were available. In term of general administration, platforms had been implemented for office management and internal communication within the school, but data linkages between departments were not yet systematic, resulting in management still relying on paperwork. 2) The development of the digital platform for Buddhist integration in the administration of Phrapariyattidhamma Schools in the general education division revealed that: In term of academic administration focused on enhancing academic performance analysis functions and online teaching support systems. In term of budget management had developed a real-time budget tracking and analysis system, linking with relevant agencies. Personnel management had developed a comprehensive personnel data management system to support online teacher evaluation and development. In term of general administration had developed a platform to enhance office management and communication efficiency within the school, reduce paperwork, and systematically link data between departments via LINE Official Account scans and user manuals on smartphones or tablets. 3) An evaluation of the digital platform for Buddhist integration in the administration of Buddhist schools in the general education department revealed that the platform facilitates access to online teaching materials. Budget management reduced paperwork and increased the accuracy of budget audits. Personnel management had facilitated data storage and personnel evaluations. General administration had expedited the management of office data and internal communication within the school. Digital systems helped create transparency and connect information between various agencies, along with an efficient LINE Official Account user guide. Users c access information and services anytime, anywhere.