A Model of Participation in Educational Administration of Phrapariyattidhamma for the General Education Section in Sangha Administration Region 1

Abstract

The purposes of this research article were 1) to study the educational status of Phrapariyattidhamma for the General Education Section in temples of Sangha Administration Region 1, 2) to study participation in educational administration of Phrapariyattidhamma for the General Education Section in Sangha Administration Region 1, and 3) to propose a model of in educational administration of Phrapariyattidhamma for the General Education Section in Sangha Administration Region 1. Mixed methods research was used for the design. In quantitative research, data was collected from 136 samples and was analyzed by using percentage, mean, standard deviation. Qualitative data was collected by interview 15 key informants and focus group discussion with 10 experts. Results indicated that 1) the educational status of Phrapariyattidhamma for the General Education Section in temples of Sangha Administration Region 1 showed that administrative conditions still did not conducive to development, lack funding or did not receive enough budget to manage the current condition, also depended on the abbot or a director with a position of governing the clergy. However, there was a tendency to use the participatory administration by controlling the administration of Phrapariyattidhamma for the General Education Section. 2) Participation in educational administration of Phrapariyattidhamma for the General Education Section in the Sangha Administration Region 1 consisted of 1) participation in awareness and community needs, 2) participation in organizing activities, 3) participation in decision-making and administrative efficiency, 4) participation in control and keep track of accuracy by integrating with Buddhist principles. 3) A model of in educational administration of Phrapariyattidhamma for the General Education Section in the Sangha Administration Region 1 consisted of 4 components which were 1) pleased to participate in planning (Chanta), 2) indefatigable action (Viriya), 3) correct and appropriate decision making (Jitta), and 4) follow-up and solve the problem (Vimangsa).