THE DEVELOPMENT OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING MANAGEMENT USING MEDIA APPLICATIONS FOR TEACHERS UNDER NAKHON SI THAMMARAT PRIMARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA OFFICE 2

Abstract

   The purposes of the study were 1) to study the state of English language learning management for teachers under Nakhon Si Thammarat Primary Educational Service Area Office 2, 2) to develop English language learning management with the use of media applications for the teachers, and 3) to propose English learning management with the use of media applications for the teachers under Nakhon Si Thammarat Primary Educational Service Area Office 2.  This is qualitative research employing in-depth interviews with 15 informants consisting of 5 school administrators and 10 English teachers. A model was checked by a focus group from 7 participants consisting of school administrators, educational supervisors, and English teachers.  The instruments used were in the in-depth interview and evaluation test of suitability, possibility, and usefulness of English language learning management.  

            The finding was as follows:

• Concerning the state of English language management in the schools

under Nakhon Si Thammarat Primary Educational Service Area Office 2, it was found that most schools manage English learning activities in four skills; listening, speaking, reading, and writing with the 2Ws3Ps model, Pre-While-Post way, Bottom-up method, and an application of Interactive software. These are traditional methods without a variety of activities, interesting activities, focusing on teacher-centered style. 

• Results of development of English language management using media

applications for the teachers consisted of 1) planning consisting of planning involving with the process of meeting to clarify the assignment of personnel, the appointment of a working group responsible for the study, analysis of courses and related documents, and preparation, 2) personnel development dealing with the use of technology and applications, 3) supervision and follow-up consisting of support and promotion, supervision and solving problems, and 4) giving feedback involving assessment and evaluation in English language management using the media applications, it was found that most schools are interested in the way to manage English language learning using the applications because the advanced media and varieties can facilitate learning management for teachers, give learners’ enjoyment without boredom with a good attitude to learn English of learners. 

• For the results of proposing a guideline to develop English language

learning using the media applications for teachers, it was found that the guideline was appropriate and advanced and responsible teachers can effectively use this approach in managing quality of English learning.