Reflection of Using Buddhist Cognitive Process Activities in the Workshop of Research Methodology Course

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to study reflection of using Buddhist cognitive process activities in the workshop of research methodology course. Classroom action research and qualitative research were used. The target group was graduate students in psychology of life and death program, Faculty of Humanities, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University. Research tools were observation form and questionnaires. Qualitative data from 18 key informants was analyzed by using content analysis and analytic induction. Results indicated that reflection of using Buddhist cognitive process activities in the workshop of research methodology course showed in 4 aspects consisted of; 1) Knowledge, students were knowledge about content of subject, 2) Learning Process, students have shown their interested in learning process and be happy with class activities, 3) Attitude, students have changed and showed positive attitudes on research methodology. They have shown inspiration to create their theses, 4) Skills and Experience, students practiced their skills on data collection, data analysis, and data presentation for research. They also reflected that Buddhist cognitive process activities in the workshop of research methodology can improve students in learning happily, inspirited and practiced skills of research. Therefore, these activities within the workshop were appropriate for applying further teaching in other subjects.