A study of the need for developing classroom action research abilities and creating a professional learning community for teachers

Abstract

The purposes of this study are 1) to study the need for the development of classroom action research capabilities, and 2) to study the need for creating a professional learning community for teachers. The research sample was 317 teachers under the Primary Educational Service Area Office 3 of Phitsanulok province by Taro Yamane’s formula for 95% confidence and using Multi-state Random sampling. The research instrument is questionnaire. The data analysis was conducted by using Priority Needs Index with Modified Priority Needs Indexing technique. The results found were : 1. The highest need of teachers about classroom action research was the development of innovation and research tools. The secondary needs were the use of approach or research tools, the research summary, and research report writing. 2. The highest need of teachers for creating a professional learning community for teachers was the technology which supported in online professional learning community. The secondary needs were work reflection, team, and learning connection.