The Integration of Buddhist Innovative Learning Areas
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The research article consisted of the following objectives: 1) to investigate the innovative learning areas; 2) to explore the Buddhist innovative learning; and 3) to integrate the Buddhist innovative learning areas. The study employed an action research method in which the data were collected with 17 key informants. The research instruments included an interview form, a seminar, and a focus group discussion. The obtained qualitative data were analyzed by way of content analysis.
From the study, the following findings are found: 1) The innovative learning area includes (1) The process of Buddhist teaching and learning; (2) The process of Buddhist learning; (3) Buddhist economics; (4) The development of mindfulness according to Buddhism; (5) The Buddhist culture/ manner; (6) Distinctive innovation in the area; and (7) Buddhist creativity and innovation. All of this is implemented through four activities that result from Buddhist learning, namely (1) Innovative learning activity; (2) Buddhism‐based sufficiency innovative activity; (3) Knowledge transfer and innovation activity; and (4) activity called “walking on feet, stepping forwards into merit-making”. 2) Buddhist learning innovation refers to areas where Trisikkhā (the Threefold Learning) is used in conjunction with teaching and learning management to develop attitudes and skills that lead to peaceful coexistence, as well as training the mind and behavior of students to be of gratitude and loving-kindness.
3) The integration of Buddhist learning innovation areas includes the integration of seven aspects of learning innovation, four Buddhist learning activities, and Trisikkhā (the Threefold Learning), which comprises (1) Sīla (morality); (2) Samādhi (concentration); and (3) Paññā (wisdom). All of this aims to develop students to be studious, as well as cultivate morality in students through activities, resulting in students with the characteristics of “good, skillful, brave, and happy”.
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