A Supervisory Model Based on the Professional Learning Community Process to Enhance Classroom Action Research Competency at Wat Intharam School “Kowitintharaton”

Abstract

This research article aimed to: 1) investigate the essential baseline information; 2) develop a supervisory model; 3) examine the implementation outcomes; and 4) evaluate a supervisory model based on the Professional Learning Community (PLC) process to enhance teachers’ competency in conducting classroom action research at Wat Intharam “Kowitintharatorn” School. The study employed a research and development (R&D) design. The research instruments consisted of evaluation forms, and the data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, namely mean and standard deviation. The informants were 16 teachers from Wat Intharam School “Kowitintharatorn”, selected through purposive sampling.

The research found that:

1. Regarding the investigation of essential baseline information, teachers expressed a strong need for support in conducting classroom action research, particularly through hands-on practice to enhance their knowledge, understanding, and practical application skills. The PLC approach was identified as a key mechanism for improving learning quality across different subject areas.

2. The supervisory model based on the PLC process comprised six stages: (1) team formation and establishment of mutual agreements; (2) supervision planning; (3) collaborative supervisory practices; (4) receiving guidance on classroom action research; (5) reflective evaluation; and (6) dissemination and networking.

3. The implementation results indicated that: (1) teachers demonstrated overall competency in conducting classroom action research at a good level; (2) their ability to write classroom action research reports was also at a good level; and (3) reflective findings showed that all teachers actively participated and produced academic outputs.

4. The evaluation of the supervisory model based on the PLC process showed that the overall appropriateness and effectiveness were rated at the highest level.