Abstract

This research aims to investigate the local wisdom within communities served by educational opportunity expansion schools in Thailand. Specifically, it seeks to identify local wisdom that can be integrated into the ‘Buddhism’ course for lower secondary school students. The study also synthesizes the integration of this local wisdom with learning management and develops an innovative learning model named ‘SAAOL’. Additionally, student satisfaction with this learning approach is evaluated. The study involved religious leaders, local philosophers, community leaders, educational administrators, teachers, and 200 students selected through purposive sampling. Research tools included in-depth interviews, a learning management manual, and a satisfaction assessment form. The results reveal four local wisdoms, namely ‘Sim’, ‘Khalum’, ‘Pha-Wed Cloth’, and ‘Khun Mak Beng,’ which can be integrated into the ‘Buddhism’ course through the ‘SAAOL learning model.’ Student satisfaction with this approach was notably high.

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