The Project Evaluation of Zero Waste School at Thapputwittaya School The Secondary Educational Service Area Office Phangnga Phuket Ranong

Abstract

This research aimed to (1) evaluate the context, (2) evaluate the input factors, (3) evaluate the processes, and (4) evaluate the outputs of the Zero Waste School Project at Thap Pud Wittaya School under the jurisdiction of the Phang Nga, Phuket, and Ranong Secondary Educational Service Area Office. This evaluation research employed a mixed-methods approach. The sample group included 3 administrators, 40 teachers, 6 staff members, and 279 students, selected through stratified and simple random sampling methods. Data collection tools included questionnaires based on the CIPP Model using a 5-point Likert scale and focus group discussion guidelines for qualitative data collection. Data analysis was conducted using percentage, mean, standard deviation and content analysis. The findings revealed that: 1) Context: Overall, the project's context was rated at the highest level of appropriateness. Among specific aspects, alignment with the parent organization's policies received the highest mean score, while the appropriateness of the project's objectives received the lowest. 2) Input: The input factors were rated as highly appropriate overall. Specifically, personnel readiness and support from related agencies achieved the highest mean scores, while materials, equipment, and facilities received the lowest. 3) Process: The project’s processes were rated as highly appropriate overall. Among specific aspects, operational planning received the highest mean score, while monitoring and evaluation scored the lowest. And 4) Product: The project’s success and the satisfaction of administrators, teachers, and staff were rated at a high level overall. Students’ satisfaction was also rated high overall. It was observed that students sorted waste correctly according to the designated bins provided by the school, with this aspect achieving the highest mean score.