THE PROGRAM OF REINFORCED COMPETENCY LEARNING MANAGEMENT THROUGH THE PROJECT-BASED LEARNING (PBL) FOR TEACHERS UNDER THE SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA OFFICE MAHASARAKHAM

Abstract

         The objectives of the research article were 1) to study current, desirable conditions and needs for learning management of Project-based Learning (PBL), and 2) to develop the program of reinforced competency Learning Management through The Project - based Learning (PBL) for teachers under the Secondary Educational Service  Area Office Mahasarakham. The sample consisted of 323 teachers, 6 teachers and administrators and 9 educational experts using discussion to verify and evaluate program. Research instruments were questionnaire, semi-structured interview, focus group discussion and appropriateness and feasibility assessment of the program. The frequency, percentage, means, standard deviation, Pearson product-moment correlation, Cronbach's alpha coefficient and Modified Priority Needs Index were employed to analyze data.      

        The findings of this research were as follows: 1. The overall of current condition for learning management of the project-based learning (PBL) was at high level, the desirable condition for learning management of the project-based learning (PBL) was at high level and needs to enhance teacher competency for learning management of the project-based learning (PBL) for teachers under the Secondary Educational Service  Area Office Mahasarakham by ranking from maximum to minimum following 1) project evaluation, 2) project operation, 3) report writingม 4) presentations, 5) defining and selecting project topics and 6) data collection planning design. 2. The Program of Reinforced Competency Learning Management through the Project-based Learning (PBL) for teachers under the Secondary Educational Service  Area Office Mahasarakham composed of 1) principle, 2) objective, 3) content and activities which included 4 modules. 4) 70:20:10 Learning Model, development process which included self-directed learning, attendance training and seminar, workshop and action learning and 5) program evaluation. The overall of the assessment of learning management of the Program in term of appropriateness and possibility was at highest level.