CREATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF A BUDDHIST LEARNING ACTIVITY PACKAGE FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 4-6

Abstract

Objectives of this research article were: 1. To study the state and problems in Buddhist learning activities, 2. To create and develop a Buddhist learning activity package, and 3. To evaluate effectiveness and efficiency of the Buddhist learning activity package for grade 4-6 students. The multiphase research methodology was used in the study. In phase 1, the quantitative data were collected from 382 students and the qualitative data were collected by interviews with 15 key-informants, and then analyzed by percentage, mean and standard deviation. In phase 2, the data were collected by group discussions with 10 key-informants. And in phase 3, the quantitative data were collected from 382 samples.

The study results were found that: 1. In the state and problems in Buddhist learning activities, there is a lack of qualified personnel in arranging Buddhist activities in 3 aspects; 1. Activities providing knowledge and significance of Buddhism, 2. Activities in Buddhist learning based on the Threefold Training, and 3. Activities for behaving a good Buddhist. 2. There are 4 steps in creating and developing the Buddhist learning activity package; 1. To build collaboration, 2. To study problems and create options, 3. To develop a Buddhist learning activity package, and 4. To evaluate the Buddhist learning activity package. 3. The evaluation results of effectiveness and efficiency of the Buddhist learning activity package for grade 4-6 students were at a high level totally. In aspects, the highest level was on feasibility, followed by utility, and application respectively.