Blended Learning Model for Buddhist Education via DMC Satellite Channel

Abstract

The objective of this research study was to develop the blended learning model for Buddhist Education via DMC satellite channel. The research was divided into 3 stages; 1) synthesis the main concept of the blended learning model for Buddhist Education via DMC satellite channel, 2) develop of the blended learning model for Buddhist Education via DMC satellite channel, 3) study of the results from using of the blended learning model for Buddhist Education via DMC satellite channel. The research tools were the blended learning model, the learning achievement test and the student’s satisfaction questionnaire. The sample was 30 undergraduate students of Dhammakaya Open University (DOU), California, USA. who had enrolled to study GL 203 The Law of Karma subject in the first semester of 2010. The experiment period was 10 weeks. Data was analyzed by using average, standard deviation, and t-test Dependent. The result revealed that: 1. The blended learning model consists of 6 components; 1) learning resource, 2) technology, 3) personnel, 4) learning media, 5) coordinator center and 6) environment. The procedure of the blended learning for Buddhist Education via DMC satellite channel consists of 4 steps; 1) the preparation before studying, 2) the blended learning for Buddhist Education consists of 3 steps; 2.1) Create faith 2.2) Study information and practice thinking: think correctly, think in the right way, think reasonably, and think meritoriously 2.3) Conclude the learning, 3) the studying communication, and 4) motoring and evaluating results. The level of satisfaction of experts on Blended Learning Model for Buddhist Education via DMC Satellite Channel was appropriateness in a verygood level. 2. The undergraduate students was studied by blended learning model for Buddhist Education via DMC satellite channel had the learning achievement post-test score higher than the learning achievement pre-test score at significance level of .01. The level of satisfaction of students on learning in that the blended learning model for Buddhist Education via DMC satellite channel was appropriateness in a high level.