Guidelines for the administration of Learning Centers based on the Sufficiency Philosophy of Educational based on Suppurisa-Dhamma of Watnakhao School under Nakhon Si Thammarat Primary Educational Service Area Office 2

Abstract

            This research article aims to Study 1) to examine the current state of management of the Learning Center under the Philosophy of Sufficiency Economy in Education at Wat Na Khao School; 2) to establish management guidelines based on the Seven Virtues of a Good Person (Sappurisa-dhamma 7); and 3) to propose and evaluate these guidelines. This study employed a qualitative research methodology. The initial phase involved in-depth interviews with 15 key informants to assess the current state. The second phase utilized in-depth interviews with 5 key informants to develop the guidelines, and the final phase involved a focus group discussion with 7 experts for evaluation. Data were analyzed using inductive thematic analysis.

            The research results were found as follows: 1) to examine the current state of management of the Learning Center under the Philosophy of Sufficiency Economy in Education at Wat Na Khao School; 2) to establish management guidelines based on the Seven Virtues of a Good Person (Sappurisa-dhamma 7); and 3) to propose and evaluate these guidelines. This study employed a qualitative research methodology. The initial phase involved in-depth interviews with 15 key informants to assess the current state. The second phase utilized in-depth interviews with 5 key informants to develop the guidelines, and the final phase involved a focus group discussion with 7 experts for evaluation. Data were analyzed using inductive thematic analysis. 2) The proposed management guidelines consist of four core components: (1) Planning and Management; (2) Cultivating a Learning Culture; (3) Networking and Coordination; and (4) Evaluation and Improvement. These guidelines integrate the 3 Principles and 2 Conditions of the Philosophy of Sufficiency Economy by applying the Sappurisa-dhamma 7 namely, knowing the cause, consequence, self, moderation, time, community, and individual across the four administrative areas of the school. This integration ensures a rational, meticulous management process and fosters organizational immunity in resource utilization. 3) The evaluation of the guidelines indicated a unanimous consensus among experts that the guidelines are highly appropriate, feasible, and beneficial. They provide a robust framework for elevating the institution toward becoming a sustainable model learning center.