A Program of Active Learning Management for Primary Teachers

Abstract

This research aimed to (1) examine the current conditions, desired conditions, and needs regarding active learning management of teachers under the Udonthani Primary Educational Service Area Office 1; and (2) design and develop a program to enhance active learning management among teachers under the same office. The research was conducted in two phases: Phase 1 involved the study of the current conditions, desired conditions, and needs regarding active learning management among teachers. The sample consisted of 340 teachers, selected using Krejcie and Morgan’s sample size table and stratified random sampling based on school size. Phase 2 focused on the development of an enhancement program for active learning management of teachers under the Udonthani Primary Educational Service Area Office 1, Thailand. The participants included 3 administrators and 3 teachers from best practice schools. The program was evaluated by five educational experts selected through purposive sampling. Research instruments included questionnaires, interview forms, and evaluation forms. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and the Priority Needs Index (PNI). The findings revealed that: 1) The current condition was at a moderate level, while the desired condition was at the highest level. The necessary needs for enhancing active learning management for teachers ranked from most to least, are as follows: 1) learning design, 2) managing learning through thinking processes and practical activities, 3) the use and development of media, innovation, and technology for learning, and 4) the assessment and evaluation of learning outcomes. 2) The program to enhance active learning management of teachers comprised 5 components: principles, objectives, content, development activities/methods, and evaluation. It consisted of four modules: module 1: learning design, module 2: learning management through thinking and hands-on processes, module 3: use and development of media, innovation, and technology for learning, and module 4: learning assessment and evaluation. The program was found to be highly appropriate and feasible.