Assessment of Social Activities Based on the Philosophy of Sufficiency Economy Project Using CIPP Model Bodindecha (Sing Singha Seni) Nonthaburi School

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to assess social activities based on the philosophy of sufficiency economy project in terms of context, input, process, and product evaluation. The assessment model entitled CIPP Model was employed in this program assessment. In addition, the instruments used for collecting data were including: a five point Likert Scale questionnaire, document analysis, and focus group. Data from questionnaire were statistically analyzed using the frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation; while document and focus group data were analyzed using content analysis. It could be observed in the research results that in context evaluation, objectives of the project were consistent with the policies of the supervisory authorities. Furthermore, input evaluation implied that there was sufficient input to carry out activities according to the project. In addition, it was also found that the outcomes were at high level after the implementation of the program. Evaluation results were as follows: (1) the context evaluation was rated at a high level with contribution from the items concerning the fact that the project was consistent with the sufficiency economy philosophy and also raising the level students' knowledge and experience; (2) input evaluation was rated at a high level with contribution from items concerning the implementation of projects which was in accordance with government regulations and adequate project budget; (3) process evaluation was rate at a high level with contribution from items concerning activities suitable for the project, benefits regarding students’ knowledge and moral development; and cooperation with external organizations and communities; (4) product evaluation was rated at a high level with contribution from items concerning development and promotion of unity among the students, public mind, Dharma, morality, ethics, good leadership and good followers and students could adjust to live happily in society. And project objectives achievement was students had learned and practiced: Dharma morality and ethics, public mind, love harmony, good characteristics of leadership and good fellowship that could foster ability to smoothly coexist with others at a high level.