The Model of Developing Learners’ Characteristics into Desirable Citizens in the Society of Educational Institutions under Surat Thani Primary Educational Service Area Office 1

Abstract

This research aimed to: (1) analyze the components of a model for developing student characteristics toward desirable citizenship in school settings; (2) develop a model for enhancing student characteristics toward desirable citizenship in society; and (3) examine the appropriateness and feasibility of the developed model. This study employed a mixed-methods research approach. The sample consisted of 234 administrators and teachers under the Surat Thani Primary Educational Service Area Office 1, along with 5 purposively selected administrators. The research instruments included questionnaires and interview forms. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and factor analysis.
The findings revealed that:
1. The analysis of the components of the student characteristic development model was at a high level. The highest mean was found in desirable citizenship, followed by creativity and innovation, citizenship based on the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy, collaboration and leadership, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, global citizenship, and digital citizenship. Regarding student development needs, curriculum design showed the highest mean, followed by implementation, evaluation, improvement and change, and monitoring, respectively.
2. The developed model for enhancing student characteristics was considered accurate and appropriate by all experts. The model consists of five components: (1) principles of the model, (2) objectives of the model, (3) student characteristics, (4) procedures and implementation methods, and (5) conditions for success.
3. The evaluation of the model through a focus group of practitioners indicated that all participants agreed that the model for developing student characteristics toward desirable citizenship in school settings is feasible.