Evaluation of the Elderly School Project in Maengoen Sub-district, Chiang Saen District, Chiang Rai Province, Using the CIPP Model

Abstract

The purposes of this study were to evaluate the implementation of the senior school project in Maengoen Sub-district, Chiang Saen District, Chiang Rai Province using the CIPP Model, and to propose development strategies (guidelines for Improving the implementation of the project?) for the project.  The (target) population and key informants consist of 44 senior school students, 25 family Members or caregivers of the students and 8 Individuals Involved in the School Project in Maengoen Sub-district.  The research tools included the questionnaires and focus group discussions. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and content analysis. The findings indicated that, in terms of context, the activities in senior schools align with the needs of senior school students. For input, staff/instructors/volunteers have a high level of knowledge and skills in implementing the curriculum or activities, while funding support is at a moderate level. About the process, the curriculum and various activities are appropriately scheduled, but the support for budget requests from multiple agencies is at a low level. Output: The senior school provides opportunities for sharing experiences or local wisdom, fosters pride and self-worth, and is beneficial to the physical and mental health of the elderly. However, the school’s activities have not yet succeeded in reducing expenses or generating income for the elderly participants.