A Model for Developing Abhidhamma Learning Potential for Abhidhammachotika College Students Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University

Abstract

The purposes of this research were to study the condition of Abhidhamma learning potential for Abhidhammachotika College students, to develop a model for developing Abhidhamma learning potential for Abhidhammachotika College students, and to propose a model for developing Abhidhamma learning potential for Abhidhammachotika College students Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University.Mixed methods research was used for research design integrating documented research, quantitative research and qualitative research, which consisted of studying, analyzing and collecting learners' potential in 5 aspects, data were collected for opinions on the Abhidhamma learning potential for Abhidhammachotika College students from 327 students; interviewing and focus group discussion with 10 experts from a group of executives with qualifications in educational administration and in the field of Abhidhammachotika College Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University. Quantitative data were analyzed by using percentage, mean, standard deviation and qualitative data was analyzed using content analysis. The results of the research showed that 1) the condition of the Abhidhamma learning potential for Abhidhammachotika College students Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, overall, in 5 aspects was at a high level. 2) A model for developing the Abhidhamma learning potential for Abhidhammachotika College students was developed which consisted of 4 parts. The first part is the leading part, which is the environment, principles, objectives. Part 2, the model is the work system, namely 5 aspects of 3 learner potential, 9 levels of Abhidhamma study course, and management process. Part 3, implementation process: structure, decision-making, assessment guidelines, and Part 4, conditions for success. 3) A model for developing Abhidhamma learning potential for Abhidhammachotika College students Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University consisted of 4 parts. Part 1, the lead part, which are environment, principles, objectives; Part 2 is the model that consisted of work system which are the student's potential in 5 aspects, namely competence in communication, the ability to think, problem solving ability, ability to use life skills, and ability to use technology; and three learning aspects which consisted of cognitive domain, affective domain, and psychomotor domain. The Abhidhamma study course of 9 levels were set, namely: Level 1 is Chula Aphidhamikatri, Level 2 is Chula Aphidhamika Tho, Level 3 is Chula Aphidhamika Ek, Level 4 is Majjima Abhidhammika Tri, Level 5 is Majjima Abhidhammika Tho, Level 6 is Majjima Abhidhamma Mika Ek, Level 7 is Maha Abhidhammika Tri, Level 8 is Abhidhammika Tho, and Level 9 is Maha Abhidhammika Ek including learning management. Part 3 Implementation process consists of Structure, Decision Making, Assessment Guidelines; and Part 4 Success Conditions for Developing Abhidhamma Learning Potential for Abhidhammachotika College students.