Internal Supervision Administration Guidelines of Kalayaniwattana Educational Quality Development Network Schools for Chiang Mai Primary Educational Service Area Office 6

Abstract

The objectives of this research were 1) to study the conditions and problems of internal supervision within the Kalayaniwattana educational quality development network schools and 2) to develop internal supervision administration guidelines of Kalayaniwattana educational quality development network schools. This research used a mixed methodology of both quantitative and qualitative methods. A questionnaire was sent to a population of
81 school administrators and teachers. The interviews were then conducted with 10 school administrators and teachers from 5 best practice schools with internal supervision. The research instruments consisted of a questionnaire, an interview form, and an assessment form of guidelines. The percentage, mean, and standard deviation were used in statistical analysis to analyze quantitative research data. A Content analysis was subsequently carried out to analyze qualitative data.

The results revealed that 1) the overall condition and problems of internal supervision were at a moderate level. The problems include an improper internal supervision in accordance with the supervision plan, as well as a lack of continuity. 2) the 7 steps of internal supervision administration guidelines involve (1) analyzing the problem (2) planning for internal supervision (3) creating of media and tools for internal supervision (4) informing staff members prior to internal supervision (5) operating internal supervision (6) inspecting and evaluating and (7) summarizing, reflecting, and applying the assessment results for improvement. Additionally, it is essential to integrate professional learning community (PLC) in accordance with the
7 steps of internal supervision administration guidelines. Through PLC, the systematic and continuous engagement of staff members would result in an effective internal supervision culture, a high-quality educational institution, and ultimately, a high-quality learning opportunity for all students.