A Study of Situation, problems and Needs in Management of Home economics subject under Office of the Private Education Commission Phitsanulok Province

Abstract

This study aimed to 1) examine the conditions, problems, and needs related to instructional management of the Career and Technology subject in private schools under the Office of the Private Education Commission in Phitsanulok Province, and 2) identify appropriate instructional approaches aligned with the contextual needs of these schools. The research employed a mixed-methods design. The quantitative phase involved a sample of 278 teachers responsible for implementing the Career and Technology curriculum, drawn from a population of 1,045 using simple random sampling based on Krejcie and Morgan's sample size determination table. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The qualitative phase involved semi-structured interviews with seven experts purposively selected based on their experience in curriculum development or instructional management in private schools. Data were analyzed through content analysis.

            The findings revealed that the overall instructional condition was at a high level, the overall level of problems was low and the level of needs was high. Based on expert recommendations, instructional development should incorporate Active Learning strategies to enhance occupational skills while preserving Thai cultural identity. Furthermore, teacher professional development should emphasize the use of technology in instructional practices and the implementation of fair and equitable assessment methods.