The Development of a Professional Learning Community Model for Enhancing the Teaching Competencies of Out-of-Field Teachers in Small Schools Under the Chiang Rai Primary Educational Service Area Office 1

Abstract

This research aims to develop a model for creating a professional learning community (PLC) to enhance the teaching competencies out-of-field teachers in small schools under the Chiang Rai Primary Educational Service Area Office 1. The study was conducted in three steps: 1) Examining approaches to creating a PLC through document synthesis and structured interviews with seven experts. The data were analyzed using content analysis. 2) Investigating the current and ideal conditions of a PLC in the target context. The sample consisted of school administrators, acting administrators, and head teachers in charge of academic affairs in small-sized schools under the Chiang Rai Primary Educational Service Area Office 1, totaling 49 individuals. Data were collected through a questionnaire and analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and priority index of needs, as well as content analysis. 3) Developing the model by the researcher and evaluating it by five experts using an assessment of accuracy and feasibility. The data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and content analysis.

The research findings revealed that the model for creating a professional learning community to enhance the teaching competencies of teachers who are teaching outside their major field of study in small-sized schools under the Chiang Rai Primary Educational Service Area Office 1 consists of five key components: 1) principles of the model, 2) objectives of the model, 3) implementation methods, 4) evaluation of the model, and 5) success factors of the model. The actual and desired conditions, as well as the highest priority needs in each component, were as follows: Principles: The principle of continuous monitoring and improvement (PNI = 0.341). Objectives: The objective of enhancing the teaching competencies of teachers teaching outside their major field (PNI = 0.337). Implementation Methods: The method of monitoring, evaluating, and expanding results (PNI = 0.370). Evaluation: The evaluation of collaborative work within the community (PNI = 0.326). Success Factors: Organizational climate factors (PNI = 0.414). The model was evaluated for its accuracy and feasibility, with results indicating a high level.