Administration of Teaching and Learning Management to Enhance Life Skills in Disability-Specific Schools, Group 5, under the Bureau of Special Education, Based on the Tri-Sikkha -

Abstract

Abstract

The purposes of this research were: (1) to study the state of teaching and learning management for enhancing life skills in disability-specific schools, Group 5, under the Bureau of Special Education, based on the Tri-Sikkha principles; and (2)  to examine guidelines and recommendations for improving such administration.This study employed a mixed-method research design. In the quantitative phase, the sample consisted of 210 school administrators and teachers. The research instrument was a questionnaire. Data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. In the qualitative phase, data were analyzed by content analysis.

The findings revealed that: (1) the overall state of teaching and learning management for enhancing life skills based on the Tri-Sikkha principles was at a high level. When considered by aspects,learning activity management had the highest mean, followed by measurement and evaluation,teaching and learning management, and teacher training and development, respectively, all at a high  level; and (2) the guidelines and recommendations indicated that school administrators should promote learner-centered instruction by taking into account individual differences among students with disabilities. Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) should be developed, and the Tri-Sikkha principles-namely morality (Sila), concentration (Samadhi), and wisdom (Panna)-should be systematically integrated into teaching and learning management, teacher development, learning activities, and assessment and evaluation.As a result, students develop discipline, concentration, and analytical thinking skills, and are able to apply knowledge in real-life situations, exercise            self-control, and live appropriately in society. Meanwhile, teachers receive continuous professional development and are able to implement hands-on learning and authentic assessment effectively This leads to the effective and sustainable enhancement of students’ life skills.

Keywords: Administration of Teaching and Learning Management; Enhance Life Skills; Disability-Specific Schools.