The Need Assessment for Classroom Management Learning of Students in the Faculty of Education, Kasetsart University

Abstract

The objectives of this research were to study the actual condition and the expected condition for learning and classroom management, assess the need for classroom management learning, and synthesize contents regarding the need for classroom management learning of students in the Faculty of Education. A sample of questionnaire respondents was 90 students in the Faculty of Education in the second semester, academic year 2019, using a simple random sampling method. A sample for interviews consisted of 3 groups: instructors in Teacher Profession courses, students, and teachers in schools at the basic education level, using a purposive sampling method. Research instruments were a 5-point-rating-scale questionnaire concerning the need for classroom management learning, and interview regarding the need for classroom management learning of students in the Faculty of Education. The statistics for data analysis were percentage, mean, standard deviation, and Priority Needs Index. Data synthesis from questionnaires.

The results of the 3 aspects revealed that PNI _modified was in the range of .231-.301. The aspect with the highest need level was teachers at .301. When each item of need levels was analyzed individually, it was found that the highest level was having knowledge to organize various forms of activities at .577, followed by being able to form an agreement, making students follow rules as mutually agreed with instructors at .488, and having student understanding skills at .351. Overall, from the analysis of need levels in the range of.141-.577, and the interview of the 3 groups, it was found that all the 3 groups agreed that classroom management learning should be arranged for students before their professional experience to ensure preparedness, confidence, and competence in real life application.