THE PROGRAM OF ENHANCING TEACHER FOR LEARNING MANAGEMENT OF CONTEMPLATIVE EDUCATION FOR KALASIN PRIMARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA OFFICE 2

Abstract

          The research aimed to 1) study current, desirable conditions and needs for learning management of Contemplative Education and 2) develop the Program of Enhancing Teacher for Learning Management of Contemplative Education for Kalasin Primary Educational Service Area Office 2.The sample consisted of 320 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 Contemplative Education was at high level, the desirable condition for learning management of Contemplative Education was at high level and needs to enhance teacher competency for learning management of Contemplative Education for teachers under the Kalasin Primary Educational Service Area Office 2 by ranking from maximum to minimum following 1) Study the conditions and needs of learners, 2) Authentic Assessment, 3) Concept Attainment,  4) Instructional System Design, 5) Objectives) and 6) Learning Management. 2. The Program of Enhancing Teacher for Learning Management of Contemplative Education for Kalasin Primary Educational Service Area Office 2 composed of 1) principle, 2) objective, 3) content which included 4 modules. 4)70:20:10 LEARNING MODEL, development process which included attendance training and seminar, Group learning, self-directed learning, and action learning And 5) program evaluation. The overall of the assessment of learning management of the Program of Enhancing Teacher for Learning Management of Contemplative Education for Kalasin Primary Educational Service Area Office 2 in term of appropriateness and possibility was at highest level.