The Model for Developing Provincial Kindergarten Schools toward World Class Standard Schools

Abstract

This research aimed 1) to study problems and needs in developing provincial kindergarten schools, 2) to construct the model on developing provincial kindergarten schools towards world class standard schools, and 3) to evaluate the constructed model. The sample cases were 6 schools, consisted 3 schools of two groups, passed and did not pass the evaluation scores based on the criteria of the Office of the Basic Education Commission and the other 3 schools that did not pass the criteria, with 66 key informants, 11 from each school. The tools included a questionnaire, an initial model evaluation form, and a final model evaluation form. Frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation were used for quantitative analysis,  and content analysis for qualitative data. The results revealed 2 parts of the model, the guidelines and the results. The guidelines included 9 aspects: 1) Good governance and social responsibility; 2) Measurement, analysis, and knowledge management; 3) Innovation and information 4) Learner and stakeholder oriented; 5) Model-based planning; 6) Emphasizing on human resources; 7) Process management; 8) Performance oriented; and 9) Leading organization. As for the operating results, there were 5 aspects of student ability  :1) to produce creative products; 2) to hold responsibility for the global society; 3) to advance in thinking; 4) to communicate in least two languages; and 5) to be academic excellent. The evaluation the suitability, feasibility, and utility found to be at the highest levels in all aspects. 3) The evaluation of the model revealed that the suitability, feasibility,  and utility were at the highest level.