Model of Safe Schools Management Based on Buddha-Dhamma in Pathumthani Primary Education Service Area Office 1
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The purposes of this researcher were 1) to study the state of safe schools’ management in Pathumthani Primary Education Service Area Office 1, 2) to develop a model of safe school’s management based on Buddha-Dhamma in Pathumthani Primary Education Service Area Office 1, and 3) to evaluate the model of safe schools’ management based on Buddha-Dhamma in Pathumthani Primary Education Service Area Office 1. Mixed methods research approach was employed. In quantitative research, utilizing questionnaires administered to 327 administrators and teachers. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics consisted of frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation. In qualitative research, using interviews with 10 principals from schools recognized for their excellent safety practices at best practice level with interview form, and focus group discussion with 9 experts with focus group discussion manual. Data was analyzed by content analysis. Research results showed that 1) the state of safe school’s management in Pathumthani Primary Education Service Area Office 1 was at high level in overall, with the highest scores in the area of cultivation, followed by prevention and suppression, respectively. 2) A model of safe schools management based on Buddha-Dhamma in Pathumthani Primary Education Service Area Office 1 was developed by integrating the principles of Sammappadhāna IV to focus on mental well-being development and building a safe and happy society in order to make the balance of environmental caring and strengthening the awareness of individuals in educational institutions. It was appropriate in the aspects of principles, processes, implementation, and success factors. 3) The model received the highest overall rating in the evaluation, demonstrating strong acceptance across all aspects: accuracy, appropriateness, feasibility, and usefulness. The model, termed the “SPF Model,” comprises three key components: “Security measures” including implementation and enforcement of safety measures, “Perseverance” including consistent and dedicated implementation, and “Feel safe” including cultivating a culture of safety and awareness among all school members.