ASSESSMENT OF A TRAINING PROGRAM FOR PROMOTING MODERNIZATION AND ENHANCING CAPACITY TO MANAGE TEACHING AND LEARNING BY USING THE MICROSOFT POWERPOINT PROGRAM FOR TEACHERS AT WAT PHRA MAHATHAT SCHOOL NAKHON SI THAMMARAT PRIMARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA OFFICE 1

Abstract

This research aimed to evaluate 1) participants' reactions, 2) learning achievement, 3) changed behavior, and 4) project outcomes. The target group consisted of 15 first-grade teachers from Wat Phra Mahathat School. The research instruments were 1) a questionnaire to ask for opinions, 2) a test, 3) an observation form (for facilitators), and 4) an interview form. The statistics used for data analysis included mean, standard deviation, t-test, and descriptive content analysis.

The research findings were as follows:

1. Overall, the reaction evaluation of participants was at the highest level. When considering each aspect, the training content had the highest average, followed by the facilitators and the appropriateness of the program. The lowest average was the Duration of the Training.


2. The learning evaluation demonstrated a notable improvement, with participants' average scores after the training significantly higher than the scores before the training, with statistical significance at the 0.05 level.


3. The behavior evaluation revealed a commendable level of improvement. When considering each aspect, the aspects with the highest averages included Participants' Enthusiasm, Enjoyment, Willingness to Listen to Others, and the Application of Learned Knowledge in Teaching and Learning Management. The second highest level was Participants' Responsibility for Assigned Tasks, and the lowest average was Participants' Willingness to Express Themselves.


4. Outcome evaluation revealed that "the project was appropriate and beneficial for participants regarding knowledge, skills, application processes, and using modern media.