GUIDELINES FOR DEVELOPING SELF-LEARNING SKILLS OF PALI STUDENTS IN THE DIGITAL AGE ACCORDING TO THE SUJIPULI PRINCIPLE AT WAT PHRA DHAMMAKAYA PARIYATTI DHAMMA SCHOOL UNDER THE PATHUM THANI PROVINCIAL MONASTIC EDUCATION OFFICE

Abstract

This research aims to 1) study the self-learning skills of Pali students in the digital age, 2) study the methods of developing self-learning skills according to the Sujipuli principle of Pali students in the digital age, and 3) propose guidelines for developing self-learning skills of Pali students in the digital age according to the Sujipuli Principle. This is a mixed-methods research, with quantitative research using questionnaires from a sample of 322 Pali students, analyzed using basic statistics including frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation, and qualitative research through interviews with 11 key informants, analyzed using content analysis.

The research findings showed that 1) the overall level of self-learning skills and all five aspects among Pali students in the digital age were at a moderate level. 2) Methods for developing self-learning skills according to the Sujipuli Principle of Pali students in the digital age include having learners set self-assessment criteria for memorization and translation, coupled with integrating traditional learning methods with digital technology. To address the challenges of information filtering and critical thinking, educational institutions should support diverse and reliable learning resources and organize activities that emphasize active learning, such as games or fieldwork, which best align with and promote the learning of this group of students. 3) The guidelines for developing self-learning skills among Pali students in the digital age according to the Sujipuli Principle consisted of: (1) promoting collaborative learning through questioning, group tutoring, and checking understanding with online media, (2) organizing discussion activities to train analytical thinking using digital media support, (3) creating a reliable central database along with training in media literacy skills, and (4) providing training in the use of technology coupled with training in time management and prioritization for the most effective self-learning.