GUIDELINES FOR PROMOTING MORAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES ON DILIGENCE BASED ON THE FOUR IDDHIPADA PRINCIPLES FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE THA RUEA PHATTHANA SCHOOL GROUP IN PHRA NAKHON SI AYUTTHAYA PROVINCE

Abstract

This research article aimed to: 1) study the current state of activities promoting the virtue of diligence, 2) study the methods of organizing activities promoting the virtue of diligence according to the Four Iddhip da Principles for primary school students, and 3) propose guidelines for promoting activities promoting the virtue of diligence according to the Four Iddhip da Principles for primary school students in the Tha Ruea Phatthana school group, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. This employed a mixed-methods research design using questionnaires administered to the entire population of 76 individuals. Data were analyzed using percentages, means, standard deviations, and interviews with 7 key informants using a semi-structured interview guide. Data were analyzed using content analysis.

The research results found that: 1) the current state of activities promoting the virtue of diligence for primary school students in the Tha Ruea Phatthana school group, overall and in all aspects, was at a high level. 2) The methods of organizing activities promoting the virtue of diligence according to the Four Iddhip da Principles are: (1) Chanda (satisfaction) creates inspiration through setting individual goals so that students develop a love for what they do and are proud when they succeed; (2) Viriya (diligence) trains patience and responsibility through doing projects or group work so that students are dedicated and do not give up in the face of obstacles; (3) Chitta (intention) instills discipline and focus through Daily routines such as submitting work on time and self-reflection to maintain focus on work (4) Vima s  (contemplation) develops thinking processes through problem analysis activities to learn to use reason, consider finding appropriate answers and develop creative thinking and 3) Guidelines for organizing activities to promote diligence in perseverance and teamwork according to the Four Iddhip da Principles consists of: (1) Chanda (creating love) administrators and teachers encourage students to set individual and group goals to create intrinsic motivation to create love and pride in the work they do together (2) Viriya (creating perseverance) organize activities that focus on facing obstacles to train patience in the face of pressure, with teachers as advisors so that students dare to solve problems on their own (3) Chitta (creating focus) train responsibility through dividing tasks in a team and using reflection to show the importance of concentration and discipline in individual work that affects the group (4) Vima s  (creating thinking processes) use group activities that focus on analysis and evaluation so that the team can jointly check for shortcomings and improve them for the next time.