GUIDELINES FOR DEVELOPING ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING MANAGEMENT BASED ON THE BUDDHIST TEACHING PRINCIPLES FOR TEACHERS IN THE CHAOPHRAYA SCHOOL CLUSTER UNDER PHRA NAKHON SI AYUTTHAYA PRIMARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA OFFICE

Abstract

This research article aims to 1) Study the state of English language teaching management for teachers, 2) Study the methods of developing English language teaching management according to Buddhist teaching principles for teachers, and 3) Propose guidelines for developing English language teaching management according to Buddhist teaching principles for teachers. It is mixed-methods research using quantitative research with questionnaires from the entire research population of 91 people, with statistical analysis of the data using mean, percentage, and standard deviation, and qualitative research with interviews of 7 key informants, analyzed using content analysis.

The research results found that 1) The state of English language teaching management of teachers in the Chaophraya school cluster, both overall and in each of the 3 aspects, was at a high level. 2) The methods of developing English language teaching management according to Buddhist teaching principles of teachers in the Chaophraya school cluster had four approaches: (1) Clarity, explaining the content clearly with supporting media; (2) Motivation, stimulating student interest with games and songs; (3) Courage, promoting confidence in using the language through Role-play activities; and (4) Cheerfulness, giving praise and creating a fun learning atmosphere. This method will effectively improve learners’ English language skills. And 3) Guidelines for developing English language learning management based on Buddhist teaching principles for teachers in the Chao Phraya School cluster consisted of (1) Clarity, explaining the content clearly using easy-to-understand media and connecting it to real life, (2) Motivation, stimulating interest with interactive activities and challenging questions, (3) Courage, promoting confidence and courage in communicating through practical application, and (4) Cheerfulness, creating a fun atmosphere, giving praise and encouragement so that learners are happy in learning.