THE PROGRAM TO ENHANCE TEACHERS’ STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING MANAGEMENT COMPETENCY UNDER THE BURIRAM PRIMARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA OFFICE 3

Abstract

This research aimed to 1) study the current state, desired state, and necessary needs of learner-centered learning management competencies, and 2) develop and evaluate a program to enhance learner-centered learning management competencies. The research is divided into two phases: Phase 1 involves studying the current state, desired state, and necessary needs. The sample group consists of 346 teachers from educational institutions, selected through multi-stage sampling. Data were collected using a questionnaire with reliability values ranging from 0.80 to 1.00 and analyzed using percentage, mean, standard deviation, and necessity index. Phase 2 involves developing and evaluating the program. The informants include 6 school administrators and teachers from 3 schools with best practices, selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using interviews and analyzed through content analysis. The program's appropriateness and feasibility were reviewed by 5 educational experts using an evaluation form, and data were analyzed using mean and standard deviation.     

          The research findings revealed that 1) the current state is at a high level, and the desired state is at the highest level. The necessary needs for enhancement, ranked from most to least, include learning design, self-directed learning, evaluation and reflection, and reinforcement. 2) The program consists of principles, objectives, content, methods, and evaluation. It includes 4 modules: learning design, self-directed learning, reinforcement, and evaluation and reflection, taking 140 hours to enhance. The program evaluation results show a high level of appropriateness and the highest level of feasibility.