The Developing A Model for Fostering Volunteer Spirit to Promote Desirable Characteristics of Students at Bannaloean School, Under The Office of Ubon Ratchathani Primary Educational Service Area 3

Abstract

     The research titled “Developing a Model for Fostering Volunteer Spirit to Promote Desirable Characteristics of Students at Bannaloean School, under the Office of Ubon Ratchathani Primary Educational Service Area 3” aimed to: 1) study the general context 2) develop the model 3) implement the model, and 4) evaluate the effectiveness of the model. The sample group consisted of 16 teachers, 99 parents, 7 members of the Basic Education School Committee, 9 experts, and 99 students, including 24 student leaders. The data were analyzed through content analysis, along with statistical methods including percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test, relative gain score, and Priority Needs Index (PNI).
     The results of the study were as follows: 1) The components of volunteer spirit consist of: dedication to doing good deeds for the benefit of others, selfless assistance to those in need, collaboration for the common good, respect for collective decision-making, showing compassion and providing encouragement, and valuing the use of public property. The current state of practice was found to be at a high level, while the expected state was at the highest level. The priority needs identified were: (1) valuing the use of public property, (2) showing compassion and encouragement to one another, and (3) respect for collective decision-making .2) The developed model consists of principles, objectives, content, implementation procedures, evaluation methods, and conditions for success. Both the model and its operational manual were evaluated as highly accurate and appropriate. 3) The results of the model implementation showed that: (1) teachers and student leaders demonstrated a very high level of knowledge regarding volunteer spirit enhancement; (2) the effectiveness of the model was rated at the highest level of practice; and (3) the desirable characteristics of teachers and student leaders increased by 2.60%. 4) The results of the model evaluation showed that: (1) the National Educational Test scores of Prathom Suksa 6 students increased by 1.85%; (2) the desirable characteristics of students from Prathom Suksa 1 to Mathayom Suksa 3 increased by .44%; (3) the feasibility and utility of the model were rated at the highest level; and (4) the satisfaction of both stakeholders and students with the model was at the highest level.