CREATION OF LEARNING COMMUNITY TO PROMOTE WRITING INTREGRATED LESSON PLAN FOR THAI LANGUAGE SUBJECT TEACHERS OF THE SECONDARY EDUCATION SERVICE AREA OFFICE PHETCHABURI

Abstract

This research aims to 1) create a professional learning community to enhance the development of integrated lesson plans for Thai language teachers, and 2) develop the skills necessary for writing integrated lesson plans among Thai language teachers under the supervision of the Phetchaburi Secondary Educational Service Area Office. The target group consisted of 8 school administrators, 4 educational supervisors, 7 Thai language teachers, and 221 Grade 7 students, totaling 240 participants. The research tools included: 1. Innovation tools, such as a manual for creating a professional learning community to enhance the development of integrated lesson plans, with a consistency index of 0.5-1.00. 2. Data collection tools, such as an assessment form for evaluating the skills of writing integrated lesson plans for Thai language teachers, with a consistency index of 0.5-1.00, and an assessment form for evaluating the integrated teaching and learning management skills of Thai language teachers, also with a consistency index of 0.5-1.00. The statistics used in this research included percentage, mean, standard deviation (S.D.), and content analysis. The results of the research found that 1) 1The process of creating a professional learning community to enhance the development of integrated lesson plans for Thai language teachers consists of 7 steps: 1) Forming a PLC (Professional Learning Community) group with teachers facing similar problems and needs. 2) Identifying problems and needs. 3) Collaboratively finding solutions. 4)Designing problem-solving activities. 5) Exchanging feedback and suggestions. 6) Implementing the solutions. 7) Reflecting on classroom observations. 2) The development of skills in writing integrated lesson plans for Thai language teachers was found to be at the highest level overall. When considering individual aspects, all were also at the highest level, ranked from highest to lowest as follows: lesson plan writing, assessment and evaluation, and learning activity design. Additionally, the overall assessment of teachers' integrated teaching and learning management skills was also at the highest level, with strong support for students to learn and work together in groups.