Assessment of School-Based Curriculum in the Science Learning Area at the Upper Secondary Level of Schools under the Secondary Education Service Area Office 6

Abstract

             The objectives of this research article were to (1) assess the preliminary factors of the educational institution curriculum, (2) assess the process of the educational institution curriculum, and (3) assess the effectiveness of School-Based Curriculum in the Science Learning Area at the Upper Secondary Level of Schools under the Secondary Education Service Area Office 6

             Population and sample group were 89 school administrators, 369 science teachers, and 1,200 Mathayom Suksa IV students studying in the 2018 academic year, all of whom were obtained by stratified random sampling method. The research tools used for assessment included a questionnaire, a scientific-mindedness assessment form, and a note taking form. Data were analyzed using the percentage, mean, standard deviation and content analysis.

            The research results finds that:

            1. the input factors of curriculum are readiness about the structure of the curriculum, teaching media, teachers were and budget at a high level passed the assessment, 2. the process was appropriate in relation to curriculum administration teaching and learning activities, measurement and evaluation at a high level, passing the criteria and 3. the effectiveness of the course was on the students’ psycho science practice at a high level past the assessment criteria.