Enhanced Learning Management for Developing Social Coexistence: A Mixed-Methods Study of Buddhist Doctrines Integration with Computer-Assisted Instruction in Northeastern Thailand Secondary Schools
Keywords:
Buddhist education, Computer-assisted instruction, Social coexistence, Mixed-methods research, Moral development, Northeastern ThailandAbstract
Background: The integration of moral education with technology-enhanced learning represents a critical advancement in contemporary educational practice, particularly in culturally diverse contexts where traditional values intersect with modern pedagogical approaches.
Purpose: This mixed-methods study aimed to develop and evaluate a comprehensive teaching module incorporating Buddhist Four Sublime States of Mind (Brahmavihāra) principles through Creative Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI) for enhancing social coexistence among secondary students across northeastern Thailand provinces.
Methods: The research employed a sequential explanatory mixed-methods design involving 315 Grade 8 students from four provinces in northeastern Thailand (Khon Kaen, Kalasin, Maha Sarakham, and Roi Et). Quantitative data were collected from 144 participants through pre-post test assessments and behavioral evaluations, while qualitative insights were gathered from 36 purposively selected students through focus group discussions and semi-structured interviews. The Creative CAI module consisted of five lesson plans totaling six instructional hours, integrating loving-kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity principles.
Results: Quantitative analysis revealed significant improvements in learning outcomes (pre-test: M=15.96, SD=1.58 vs. post-test: M=28.81, SD=2.14; t=-47.88, p<0.001) and module effectiveness scores exceeding 80/80 criteria (E1=86.41, E2=86.11). Student satisfaction ratings averaged 4.32/5.0. Qualitative findings indicated enhanced moral reasoning, improved peer relationships, and increased cultural appreciation. Behavioral assessments showed 85.52% improvement across cooperative learning indicators.
Conclusions: The Creative CAI model effectively promotes both cognitive and moral development, demonstrating significant potential for integrating traditional Buddhist ethics with contemporary educational technology in multicultural educational settings.
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