MODEL OF DEVELOPMENT OF BUDDHIST SUNDAY SCHOOL MAHACHULALONGKORNRAJAVIDYALAYA UNIVERSITY

Abstract

This research The objectives are 1) to study the components of the development of the Buddhist Sunday School at Mahachulalongkornrajavid yalaya University. 2) To develop a model for developing a Buddhist Sunday school at Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University. 3) To present a model for developing a Buddhist Sunday School at Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University. Use mixed methods research, divided into 3 steps: Step 1: Qualitative research through documentary analysis and in-depth interviews with 15 key informants, and quantitative research conducted with a population of 330 administrators and teachers from branch schools nationwide. A sample of 179 participants was selected using Stratified Random Sampling. Research instruments included interview forms and questionnaires. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Pearson’s Correlation Coefficient to verify component consistency. Step 2: Model development using inductive concluding to synthesize the research findings into a structured development framework. Step 3: Model presentation via a focus group discussion with 10 experts to evaluate and refine the final model.

          The research results found that

          1) Components of the development of a Buddhist Sunday school which includes 6 components: 1) general administration 2) academic administration 3) budget management 4) Personnel management 5) Community relations management and 6) Evaluation results were confirmed. All 6 components were found to be in harmony with the empirical data (Chi-square = 12.940, df = 8, p = 0.114, GFI = 0.825 AGFI = 0.611, RMR = 0.032).

          2) From taking the elements Develop a model for developing a Buddhist Sunday school. The driving conditions are 1) general administration There is strategic planning and management. 2) Academic administration Academic excellence is promoted. 3) Budget management. Efficient in managing resources systematically and verifiably. 4) Personnel management has continuous human resource development. 5) Community relations management Promote community participation as one. and 6) measurement and evaluation results Youth progress is continuously monitored through evaluation measures.

3) From the presentation of the model for developing a Buddhist Sunday school. By group discussion, it was found to be appropriate. accurate It is possible to practice and can be put to beneficial use The knowledge from the research can be summarized as the SUNDAY Model.