DEVELOPMENT OF A PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITY MODEL TO PROMOTE THE ABILITY OF TEACHERS IN BAN AB CHANG SCHOOL, NAKLANG DISTRICT, NONG BUA LAMPHU PROVINCE

Abstract

This research aims to 1) Study the current situation and needs, 2) Create and verify the model, 3) Test the model, and 4) Evaluate the model. This developmental research methodology consisted of 4 steps: Step 1: Study the current situation and needs with 92 teachers who were not in the sample group. Step 2: Create and verify the model using the data from Step 1 to create the model and check the content validity with 5 experts. Step 3: Test the model with a sample of 10 people. Step 4: Evaluate the model for suitability and usefulness with a sample of 10 people. The results of the research showed that: 1) The current situation of the professional learning community and the enhancement of active learning capacity are at a high level overall and the overall needs are at the highest level. 2) The result of the model construction has 5 components: model principles, model objectives, model content, model process, and measurement and evaluation. The expert examination found that the overall validity is at the highest level and the overall feasibility is at the highest level. 3) The result of the model trial found that: 3.1) Teachers are able to design and write overall active learning plans. At the highest level, 3.2) Teachers have the ability to organize active learning activities in the classroom. The overall picture and individual level are at an excellent level. And 3.3) In summary, the promotion of active learning management has a highlight: there are monthly meetings. Teachers continuously exchange knowledge. And 4) The results of the evaluation of the model found that the overall suitability was at the highest level and the usefulness of the model in implementation was found to be at the highest level overall.