Innovative Development of Modern Trainers’ Efficiency with Buddhist Integration

Abstract

This dissertation has three objectives: 1) To study concept and theory for train the trainer according to modern science, 2) To study Buddhist principles promoting the development of modern trainers, and 3) To propose the innovations improving the efficiency of modern trainers based on Buddhist integration. This qualitative research used in-depth interview with 24 informants, content analysis and was presented in descriptive format. The results of respective objectives are as follows: -
The research findings revealed that training for the trainer program embraces the Adult Learning principles. The program consists of 3 key components; 1. Learners, 2. Contents, and 3. Trainers. ADDIE model is commonly used to define trainers’ roles: Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate. The Kirkpatrick Model is commonly used to evaluate general training programs while trainer certification is used to qualify trainees’ knowledge and skills to complete training for the trainer program.
The principles of Buddhism that have been integrated into the training of modern Buddhist trainers in this research include: 1) the Kalyànamitta-dhamma: qualities of a good friend to define good trainer’s characters , 2) the Sappurisa-dhamma: qualities of a good man to qualify trainer’s knowledge, 3) the Pannà: wisdom to define training goals, training design and training evaluation, and 4) the Buddhist Teaching Methodology (4 Buddhist Teaching Styles) to define trainer’s teaching skills. The knowledge gained as an innovation is the 5D3H model where 5D represents five trainers’ roles included Define, Design, Develop, Deliver and Decide and 3H represents three trainers’ qualities included Head, Heart, and Hands. This research results will enhance training for the trainer quality by shifting the focus of learning from “content centricity” to “learner centricity” to achieve the greater results and benefit all key stakeholders.