The Learning Management Model Promoting The 21st Century Learning Skills for Preschool Children in Chiangrai Province

Abstract

The objectives of this research were to study the conditions of learning management for preschool children in Chiang Rai Province and to develop the learning management model promoting the 21st century learning skills for preschool children in Chiang Rai Province. The population involved 2,140 participants including preschool teachers, academic teachers and school directors who operated preschool education in Chiang Rai Province. There were 24 informants in the development of learning management model promoting the 21st century learning skills for preschool children in Chiang Rai Province including university lecturers, educational supervisors, school administrators, and preschool teachers. The data was analyzed by content analysis, mean and standard deviation.

            The results showed that the learning management conditions for preschool children in Chiang Rai Province, in overall, showed the operation at the high level. The individual aspects analysis revealed that skills and processes for preschool children were ranked in the first aspect while the last ranking aspects were internal and external environment of classroom. The learning management model promoting the 21st century learning skills for preschool children in Chiang Rai Province was SEAM/TF MODEL which consisted of:S-Skills: The 21st century learning skills for preschool children (3R8C) covered Reading; Writing; Arithmetic; Critical Thinking & Problem-solving; Collaboration, Teamwork & Leadership; Creativity & Innovation; Communication and Media Literacy; Understanding cultural differences and cross-cultural thinking process (Cross-cultural Understanding), Career and Learning Skills; Computing and ICT Literacy; and Morality, Compassion and Discipline (Compassion).E-Environment: Preparation of environment favorable for the learning is necessary for learning skills development of preschool children.A-Activities: The learning activities are activities that allow preschool children to perform hands-on activities on their own, promote the children to work collaboratively with their peers, show challenges and safety, and conform to the existing environment.M-Materials: Instructional materials are elements that are related to learning activities whereby using the materials associated to learning activities will uplift the learning skills of preschool children.The four learning processes must be supported by the teachers and the family by:T-Teacher: Teachers play a role in driving the learning process in order to develop learners' skills. At the same time, teachers should have the appropriate behavior to help children learn as a role model.F-Family: Family is a supporter for children to develop learning skills by means of reinforcement, listening and providing opportunities for children to perform various activities by themselves.