THE TREND OF THE EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT OF PARIYATTIDHRAMA IN PALI DIVISION IN THAILAND

Abstract

The purposes of the research were (1) to study the Pariyattidhrama instruction in Pali division in Thailand, (2) to analyze the Pariyattidhrama instruction in Pali division in Thailand, and (3) to propose guidelines of the Pariyattidhrama instruction in Pali division in Thailand. The research design was a qualitative research. The sample was 21 Buddhism educational professionals, 17 monks and 4 religious specialists. A purposive selection was applied. The instruments were a semi structured interview form and a questionnaire. The finding showed that (1) In the curriculum, the learners studied sub-commentary and explanation, but they did not study from Tipitaka, so they could not realize the knowledge completely, and should increase the grammar in graduate of theology and apply the modern knowledge to encourage the learners, (2) Pariyattidhrama instruction in Pali division was the non-formal education and informal education, but there was no specific plan in national education act. Buddhist churches, monks, had planed educational management without state participation, (3) Instruction aimed to pass the test, and lacked of learning process, (4) Lecturer lacked of teaching psychology and experiences, (5) Learners were less than and studied to compare with other educational backgrounds, and (6) Assessment was not comprehensive, and should have multiple choices examination to cover the matters.