Temple Administrative Management to Promotion of the Community Learning : A Case Study of the Temple in Wangnoi District, Ayutthaya Province.

Abstract

This research aims to 1. Study the management of temples to promote community learning 2. Compare the management of temples to promote community learning 3. Study the problems, obstacles, and suggestions for managing temples to promote community learning: A case study of temples in Wang Noi District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. The research employs a mixed-methods approach. Quantitative research uses questionnaires as a data collection tool. The sample group consists of 397 people aged 18 years and older in Chaloem Phra Kiat District, Saraburi Province. Statistical analyses include frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, hypothesis testing using t-test, F-test, and one-way ANOVA. Qualitative research uses in-depth interviews with 9 key informants. Data is analyzed using descriptive content analysis..

1. The research found that the opinions of monks regarding temple management to promote community learning, in two aspects: personal and material, were generally at a high level, with an average score of 4.42. When categorized by aspect, in order of the highest average score, opinions regarding temple management to promote community learning: a case study of temples in Wang Noi District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, in the material aspect ranked first with an average score of 4.43, followed by the personal aspect with an average score of 4.40.
2. comparison of the opinions of monks regarding temple management to promote community learning years of ordination, secular education, religious education, and Pali education, revealed that monks with different personal factors such as age, years of ordination, secular education, religious education, and Pali education did not differ significantly in their opinions regarding temple management to promote community learning: a case study of temples in Wang Noi District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, in all aspects. Therefore, the research hypothesis was rejected.
3. Problems and obstacles in temple management to promote community learning: a case study of temples in Wang Noi District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. In Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, the following issues exist: Regarding personnel, a lack of budget support for various projects has resulted in the failure of community learning programs. Regarding materials, the facilities are often unclean and lack proper maintenance. The absence of modern technology to facilitate learning, particularly tools that would speed up the learning process, has led to a lack of interest from young people.