Asst.Prof.Dr.Danulada Jamjuree
Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand
jdanulada@gmail.com
Abstract. In this article, present the ESD Implementation Strategy in the dimension of applying the principles of the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej (King Rama 9). The core elements of the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy include moderation, reasonableness, and self-immunity with two conditions: to have knowledge, and to have integrity. This process leads to appropriate ways to solve problems or take actions in different situations balancing the use of material(economic), social, environmental, and cultural that provides a basis for sustainability. There are 3 steps for applying this philosophy in education. Step 1: thoroughly study sufficiency economy in order to realize its values and to have faith in applying this philosophy. Step 2: all sectors, from the household to the national level, must work together in driving the philosophy into practice. Step 3: regularly use the philosophy in leading one’s life so that it becomes part of the Thai lifestyle. The main goal is to establish children self-sufficiency awareness, cultivate and nurture children with economic, social, environmental, and cultural balance by valuing various resources, knowing how to live with others, being generous and sharing, and having awareness of the environment and valuing of Thai culture. Knowing that they are one element in the environment and culture of the world, their actions would affect and link their environments in the world in which they are members. Teachers must be role models for students by first practicing a sufficient way of life before transferring such experiences to students so that they truly understand and can apply the philosophy into their daily lives. The strategy employed for teacher professional development such as training, brainstorming, small group discussion, exchange success experiences and friendly supervision as well as school administrators’ support made teachers feel confident in the implementation of innovation in their teaching activities accordingly with the philosophy of sufficiency economy. The whole school mobilized the approach together under the same focus. The key person is a school administrator because he or she is the one who leads and co-operates with various parties. In the end, everybody who participates in the process would be able to make the change in teaching and learning, coordination and share resources effectively.
Keywords: ESD, Sufficiency Economy Philosophy