DHAMMA PRINCIPLES FOR LEARNING OF STUDENTS TOWARDS THE 21ST CENTURY

Abstract

Providing education to students in the midst of abrupt change towards the era of creative thinking in the 21st century with the advancement of technology in learning, those who are successful in their existence in the 21st century need to be adjusted to the education in line with the reality of society. The concept of authentic learning is, thus, created that students must have: knowledge and ability; skills in solving problems; and managing self-learning. Authentic learning management in consistent with the skill development for the 21st century includes 2 types: project based learning; and and problem based learning. However, the education in Thailand is necessary to rely on the principles of Buddhism. The principle of original sources of education includes the following factors: right view (Sammaditthi); qualities of a good friend (Kalyanamitta); analytical thinking (Yonisomanasikara); wisdom enhancement; qualities of a learned person (Bahusutta); respecting the wisdom enlighteners; happy path openers through Dhamma leading to growth and success (Darundhamma). This also includes the path of accomplishment (Iddhipada 4). Mind is trained to be intelligent leading to efficient learning in the 21stcentury that creates a balanced and simultaneous growth of mind and material and adaptability of one’s life in the society.