THE GUIDELINES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF CURRICULUM ADMINISTRATION AND LEARNING MANAGEMENT COMPETENCY OF TEACHERS TO IMPROVE THE PISA TEST RESULTS OF SCHOOLS UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF PHRA NAKORN SI AYUTTHAYA SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA OFFICE

Abstract

This research article aimed to 1) to study the current conditions and challenges related to teachers' competencies in curriculum management and classroom instruction aimed at improving PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment) results in schools, and 2) to propose guidelines for developing these competencies among teachers to enhance PISA outcomes. The study was conducted in two phases. In the first phase, the current conditions and challenges were examined. The sample group consisted of 234 teachers under the jurisdiction of the Secondary Educational Service Area Office, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. The research instrument was a questionnaire, and the data were analyzed using mean and standard deviation. In the second phase, guidelines for developing teachers' competencies in curriculum management and instruction were proposed. Key informants included seven individuals: school administrators specializing in science and mathematics instruction, administrators from demonstration schools, administrators from schools with O-NET scores above the national average, as well as heads of academic groups or academic experts. The research instrument was an interview form, and data were analyzed using content analysis.

          The research findings revealed that: 1) The overall level of teachers’ competencies in curriculum management and instructional practices was high (𝑥̅ = 4.29), while the overall level of problems was low (𝑥̅ = 2.31). 2) The proposed development guidelines cover five areas with a total of 38 strategies: Curriculum Development (7 strategies), e.g., promoting teachers' attitudes and understanding toward the curriculum. Knowledge and Skills in Instructional Design (7 strategies), e.g., encouraging interdisciplinary integration. Learner-Centered Instruction (6 strategies), e.g., fostering teachers’ understanding of the value of student data. Media and Innovation Use and Development (6 strategies), e.g., establishing an innovation repository and organizing media/innovation competitions. Assessment and Evaluation (10 strategies), e.g., promoting PLC and Lesson Study practices.