An Application of Buddhist Principles for Increasing the Effectiveness in Educational Promotion Policy Implementation of Muang Lamphun Municipality In Lamphun Province

Abstract

The objectives of this research were 1. to study the effectiveness of the implementation of the education promotion policy of Lamphun Municipality, Lamphun Province, 2. to study the relationship between Sammāppadhāna (the Four Noble Truths)and the effectiveness of the education promotion policy in Lamphun Municipality, Lamphun Province, and 3. to propose ways to apply Buddhist principles to enhance the effectiveness of the education promotion policy in Lamphun Municipality, Lamphun Province. This study employed a mixed-methods research design. The sample consisted of 108 educational personnel in the Lamphun Municipality and 15 experts for in-depth interviews, selected through purposive sampling. The research instruments included a questionnaire with a reliability coefficient of 0.97 and an interview guide. Data analysis was conducted using mean, standard deviation, and content analysis.

Research Findings:

1)The Implementation of Educational Promotion Policies in Lamphun Municipality The application of the Four Supreme Efforts (Sammappadhāna) was found to be at a high level overall (¯x = 4.41, S.D. = 0.44). When analyzed by individual aspects: (Bhāvanā-padhāna) (¯x = 4.42, S.D. = 0.46) (Anurakkha-padhāna) (¯x = 4.41, S.D. = 0.55) (Bhāvanā-padhāna) (¯x = 4.40, S.D. = 0.45) (Sāṅvārā-padhāna) (¯x = 4.38, S.D. = 0.45) Regarding the effectiveness enhancement of educational promotion policies in Lamphun Municipality, the overall level was high (¯x = 4.34, S.D. = 0.46). When categorized by dimension: Adaptiveness (¯x = 4.37, S.D. = 0.52) Performance (¯x = 4.36, S.D. = 0.50) Development (¯x = 4.34, S.D. = 0.47) Production (¯x = 4.32, S.D. = 0.47) Satisfaction (¯x = 4.31, S.D. = 0.50)

2) Correlation between the Four Supreme Efforts and Policy Effectiveness Enhancement A strong positive correlation was found between all aspects of the Four Supreme Efforts and the effectiveness enhancement of educational promotion policies. The overall correlation was very high (r = .907**). When analyzed individually Prevention Effort (r = .855**) Abandonment Effort (r = .914**) Development Effort (r = .910**) Preservation Effort (r = .899**)

3) Application of Buddhist Principles Prevention: Systematic planning, personnel development, fair resource allocation. Abandonment: Reducing convenience for efficient resource use. Development: Community collaboration and technology integration. Preservation: Reducing disparities and maintaining standards. Production: Developing learning materials and innovation. Performance: Enhancing academic achievement and technology. Satisfaction: Ensuring transparency and participation. Adaptiveness: Utilizing technology and curriculum improvement. Development: Enhancing teacher and student skills through research.