THE FOUR BHĀVANĀ AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENT LEADERSHIP SKILLS AT WANG PRACHOP WITTAYAKHOM SCHOOL, TAK PROVINCE

Abstract

This research has three objectives: 1) to study the model for developing leadership skills among students; 2) to develop leadership skills among students at Wangprachop Wittayakom School; and 3) to promote leadership among students based on Buddhist principles. The research employed both quantitative and qualitative methods, collecting data through in-depth interviews with 10 informants and focus group discussions with youth, teachers, parents, community leaders, and monks in the area.

The research results revealed that the school has a gradual development model for student leadership skills through teaching and learning according to the Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC) learning system. Modern technology is used to assist in teaching and learning, allowing students to learn by leaps and bounds, keeping up with the current era. Students develop leadership skills through the school's routine activities and teaching. Faculty, teachers, school board members, monks, and parents continuously promote teaching and learning and activities. This results in students having leadership skills appropriate for their age and class stage. They are gentle-minded, like to help and share, are intelligent, have concentration, are responsible for themselves and the community, have leadership skills, are assertive, are decisive, and can solve problems through intelligence.