Mobilization of Culture of Peace in Pilot Educational Institutions by Tuna Act Model

Abstract

The research article consisted of the following objectives: 1) to develop a suitable model for building the culture of peace in educational institutions; and 2) to apply a culture of peace model in educational institutions through administrator and teacher training in pilot educational institutions. The study employed a qualitative research approach, with 19 educational institutions serving as pilot study sites, including 8 universities, 7 vocational schools, 4 secondary and elementary schools. The population consisted of 35 administrators and teachers who participated in two focus group discussions to express their opinions on the situation/model of building a culture of peace in educational institutions and to verify the TUNA Act Model, as well as one training session where administrators and teachers used the questionnaire. The Item-Objective Congruence (IOC) was used to evaluate the items of the questionnaire with 3 experts. During the training, the questionnaire was used to measure the knowledge, understanding, and attitude on the promotion of culture of peace. Data analysis using descriptive statistics such as frequency distribution, finding percentages and using inferential statistics to find the relationship between variables by Pearson method. The obtained data were examined by using narrative analysis description, content analysis, and conclusion integrative and verification.

From the study, the following results are found: 1) A suitable model, TUNA Act Model, for building the culture of peace in educational institutions. After being continually discussed with relevant persons, it is discovered that the culture of peace serves to lead and create understanding among one another based on the Thinking Environment where the discussion was taken to identify creative solutions and mobilize them; 2) Participants received greater knowledge as a result of the training, and there is a statistical significant difference between the pretest and posttest. According to the results of the survey, participants exhibit statistically significant attitudes that are aligned with and promote the culture of peace. Aside from the positive results, it is important to note that there is still sustainability through concrete mechanisms and the building of relationships between individuals who are different after the training. The suggestions include King Prajadhipok's Institute and other relevant educational institutions consulting with one another on a regular basis in order to obtain the greatest benefits in driving and maintaining a culture of peace in educational institutions. As a result, various educational institutions should have mechanisms and processes in place for fostering positive relationships among people involved.