DEVELOPMENT OF THE MANAGEMENT MODEL WITH A PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITY (PLC) TO ENCOURAGE CAREER SKILLS OF STUDENTS AT WATNONGSALA (PRACHANUKUL) SCHOOL

Abstract

The objectives of this research article were 1) to develop a management model with a professional learning community, 2) to study the results of using a management model with a professional learning community, and 3) to evaluate and draw lessons learned from using the model. Management with professional learning community to encourage career skills of students at Wat Nongsala (Prachanukul)School was a mixed methods research. 1) Qualitative research using in-depth interview of 7 key informants and focus group discussion with 9 experts were conducted, and analyzed by content analysis. 2) Quantitative research was conducted with 24 teachers, 186 students, and 186 parents.The data were analyzed by statistics, namely percentage, mean and standard deviation. The research findings were as follows: 1) the development of the management model with a professional learning community to encourage career skills of students at Wat Nongsala (Prachanukul)School consisted of principles, objectives, vocational skills promotion process, student career skills, and key success factors. 2) The results of using a management model with a professional learning community to encourage career skills of students at Wat Nongsala (Prachanukul) School found that the learning management ability to promote vocational skills of teachers in the overall was at a high level. The ability to create the curriculum of educational institutes for additional subjects of career work in overall was at the highest level. The overall occupational skill assessment achievement was at a very good level, and overall learning achievement was at an excellent level. 3) Assessment of the management model with a professional learning community to encourage career skills of students at Wat Nongsala (Prachanukul) School most suitable and possible level in overall students and parents were most suitable and possible. Results from lessons learned indicated that the model consisted of principles, objectives, vocational skills promotion process, student development outcomes and key success factors.