GUIDELINES FOR DEVELOPING HUMAN RELATIONS BASED ON THE FOUR PRINCIPLES OF SANGAHAVATTHU AMONG TEACHERS IN THE WACHIRAPRAKAN SCHOOL GROUP, PHRA NAKHON SI AYUTTHAYA PROVINCE

Abstract

This research aims to 1) Study the state of human relations development among teachers, 2) Study methods of developing human relations based on the Four Principles of Sanghahavatthu, and 3) Propose guidelines for human relations development based on the Four Principles of Sanghahavatthu. This is a mixed-methods research, combining quantitative research using questionnaires administered to the entire research population of 108 people, with statistical analysis of percentages, means, and standard deviations, and qualitative research through interviews with 7 key informants, analyzed using content analysis.

The research findings revealed that: 1) The overall and individual aspects of teachers' human relations development were at a high level. 2) Methods for developing human relations based on the Four Principles of Sanghahavatthu are as follows: (1) Self-understanding (awareness of one's own emotions and attitudes) should begin with exploring one's own attitudes to treat all students fairly and using constructive positive communication to reduce conflict; (2) Understanding others (listening and empathy) should involve showing care by remembering students' names, listening to problems and opinions from students, colleagues, and parents with empathy and respect for individual differences; (3) Understanding a positive environment (creating a conducive learning atmosphere) should involve creating a safe and friendly classroom atmosphere and participate in school activities to create a good organizational culture and unity and (4) Trust aspect (building credibility and stable relationships) should build credibility through regular communication with parents, helping colleagues and being a safe space for students to consult on problems and 3) The human relations development guidelines according to the four principles of Sanghahavatthu consisted of (1) Self-understanding aspect (Piyavaca) emphasizing positive communication and encouraging others, (2) Understanding others aspect (Atthacariya) emphasizing helping and doing  for the common good, (3) Understanding a good environment aspect (Dana) emphasizing sharing knowledge and kindness to create a caring organization, and (4) Trust aspect (Samanattata) emphasizing treating each other equally and respectfully on a consistent basis to create lasting relationships.