GUIDELINES FOR DEVELOPING TEAMWORK OF TEACHERS UDOMTHAMMAKHUN SCHOOL GROUP UNDER THE OFFICE OF SUPHANBURI PRIMARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA OFFICE 1

Abstract

The objectives of this study were to 1) investigate the current conditions and desirable conditions of teamwork among teachers in the Udomthamkhun School Group under the Suphanburi Primary Educational Service Area Office 1, 2) examine the needs for teamwork among these teachers, and 3) investigate the guidelines for developing teacher teamwork. This study employed mixed methods. For the quantitative approach, the population consisted of 95 teachers in the Udomthamkhun School Group. The instrument used was a questionnaire, with reliability coefficients of 0.98 for current conditions and 0.93 for desirable conditions. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including percentage, frequency, mean, and standard deviation. The Modified Priority Needs Index (PNI Modified) was employed to prioritize the needs. For the qualitative study, the key informants were five experts. The instrument used was a semi-structured interview, and the data were analyzed using content analysis.
The results of the study indicated that the current conditions of teamwork among teachers in the Udomthamkhun School Group were at an intermediate level, while the desirable conditions were at the highest level, with team member participation receiving the highest mean score. The needs in developing teacher teamwork included enhancing team member participation, particularly in decision-making based on shared ideas. The guidelines for developing teacher teamwork suggested that school administrators should provide teachers with opportunities to participate in idea sharing, decision making, problem solving, and performing tasks. This would enhance teachers’ ability to collaborate and take responsibility, as well as increase their motivation to work and their sense of pride in the school’s achievements.