GUIDELINES FOR LEARNING MANAGEMENT TO DEVELOP DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS OF SOCIAL STUDIES STUDENTS IN BUDDHIST UNIVERSITIES

Abstract

This research aims to: 1) Study the desired attributes of social studies students in Buddhist universities, and 2) Present guidelines for learning management to develop these desired attributes. This qualitative research involved document analysis and interviews with 12 target participants, including lecturers from the Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, Maha Sarakham Buddhist College, and the Kalasin Provincial Service Unit of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, Khon Kaen Campus. The findings revealed: 1. The desired attributes of social studies students in Buddhist universities include: 1) Moral and ethical values. 2) Knowledge. 3) Intellectual skills. 4) Interpersonal and responsibility skills. 5) Analytical skills, communication, and use of information technology, and 6) Learning management methodology. 2. The guidelines for learning management to develop these desired attributes include: 1) Lesson planning. 2) Use of diverse teaching methods. 3) Support for critical thinking. 4) Learning assessment. 5) Creation of a conducive learning environment, and 6) Promotion of lifelong learning