A Model of Pali Study Center Development for Temples

Abstract

The purposes of this research were 1) to study the status of teaching and learning in Pali study centers of temples, 2) to develop a teaching and learning model, 3) to propose the teaching and learning model for Pali study centers of temples. The mixed research methods were used in the study through documents, in-depth interview and focus group discussions. Results indicated that 1) The teaching and learning in Pali study centers of temples consists 8 factors; In the philosophy of teaching and learning Pali,Regarding the Pali teaching and learning curriculum, Teaching and learning, Teaching and learning media, Teaching and learning activities, Measurement and Evaluation of Learning, Pali research and teaching, And the promotion of Pali education. The performance of Pali study centers of temples is totally at a high level. The maximum level is at evaluation and the minimum level is at teaching media. 2) The development of model consists of Garava Dhamma, Aparihaniya Dhamma and Vuddhi Dhamma for the development of; Teachers, Evaluation, Learners, Lifestyle , Curriculum, Objectives, Media, and Teaching Methods. 3) The “TELLCOMT MODEL” consisting of eight aspects of teachers’ duty and supporting by the Dhamma principles is suitable for the development and improvement for Pali study centers of temples.