DEVELOPING THE COMPETENCIES OF TEACHERS IN MANAGING ACTIVE LEARNING IN MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTION AT THE ELEMENTARY LEVEL USING THE POEK INSTRUCTIONAL APPROACH IN SCHOOLS AFFILIATED WITH THE OFFICE OF NAKHONRATCHASIMA PRIMARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA OFFICE

Abstract

This research aims 1) To study the current situation, problems, and needs related to enhancing the competencies of mathematics teachers in managing active learning in elementary. 2) To develop a teaching instructional model to promote the competencies of mathematics teachers in managing active learning in elementary.  3) To examine the outcomes of implementing the teaching instructional model to enhance the competencies of mathematics teachers in managing active learning in elementary. 4) To assess and refine the teaching instructional model to enhance the competencies of mathematics teachers in managing active learning in elementary schools affiliated with the Office of Basic Education Commission (OBEC) Educational Area Office, District 6, Nakhon Ratchasima, in four phases: Phase 1: Studying the current status, problems, and development needs of primary school mathematics teachers, consisting of quantitative data from 720 people through opinion surveys and qualitative data from 19 people through focus group discussions. Phase 2: Developing a teaching supervision model to promote proactive learning management competencies of mathematics teachers, with 5 experts to find guidelines for drafting the model and verifying the model, with 5 experts, testing the model. Phase 3: Applying the supervision model in the field; Sample groups include mathematics teachers, academic mentors, school directors, academic heads, educational supervisors, and students. Phase 4: Evaluating and improving the teaching supervision model through focus group discussions; Research instruments include semi-structured interviews and appropriateness and feasibility assessments; and statistics used for data analysis include index of consistency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation.

The results showed that: 1. The study of the current situation, problems, and needs related to enhancing the competencies of mathematics teachers in managing active learning in elementary revealed that overall, there is limited practice in active learning, and there is a high demand for its development. 2. The development of a teaching instructional model to promote the competencies of mathematics teachers in managing active learning in elementary resulted in the creation of the POEK Model, which consists of four steps: Planning, Implementing, Knowledge Managing, and Assessment, along with conditions for its application. 3. The implementation of the teaching instructional model to enhance the competencies of mathematics teachers in managing active learning in elementary led to a high level of satisfaction among teachers. 4. The evaluation and refinement of the teaching instructional model to enhance the competencies of mathematics teachers in managing active learning in elementary schools, after its use showed that the components of the instructional model were aligned and could be effectively applied. In summary, the research demonstrated that the implementation of the POEK Model effectively improved the competencies of mathematics teachers in managing active learning in elementary schools in the specified educational area.