LEARNING MANAGEMENT THROUGH PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING IN PHRAPARIYATTIDHAMMA CLASSROOMS

Abstract

Problem-based learning refers to a learning method that begins with a real problem or a problem situation related to real life. It stimulates the learners to be curiously interested based on the needs of learners. Problem-based learning is based on the concept of knowledge creation process. It is a cognitive development process in which learners create new knowledge based on the knowledge they have. It is a learning process in accordance with the environment that allows learners to experience the real problem. Learners interact with the environment and absorb new experiences. They adapt their learning structures in relation to the new experience and are able to bring out the information they have to act and solve the problems. The Phrapariyattidhamma School, General Education Department, aims to improve the quality of education of monks and novices to have knowledge and experience in consistent with the changes in society and modern science that help the learners be a successor of Buddhism or be a quality citizen of the society. Phrapariyattidhamma School, General Education Department, has, thus, adapted itself in the 21^st century by redefining the education of monks and novices through harmoniously integrating modern teaching principles and the Dhamma discipline to develop oneself, society and the nation.