THE DEVELOPMENT NEEDS TO ENHANCE THE KINDERGARTEN TEACHER’S COMPETENCY BY PROVIDING AN ACTIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF SCIENCE PROCESSING SKILLS FOR KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS UNDER SARABURI PRIMARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA OFFICE 1

Abstract

The purpose of this research article was to study the development needs that promote the competency of kindergarten teachers in organizing active learning experiences to develop the science processing skills of kindergarten students under the Saraburi Primary Educational Service Area Office 1, the research methods were as follows: 1) Studying of the needs for developing the competencies of kindergarten teachers in schools under the Saraburi Primary Educational Service Area Office 1, using a questionnaire, a sample group was 92 kindergarten teachers in the school under the Saraburi Primary Educational Service Area Office 1. Statistics used in data analysis included percentages, means, and standard deviations. 2) Studying of educational institution administration guidelines that promote competency of kindergarten teachers in organizing experiences in Active Learning to develop science processing skills of kindergarten students under the Saraburi Primary Educational Service Area Office 1, with interviewing 9 key informants, data were analyzed using content analysis. Summary of the results of the research found that 1) existing abilities and desired abilities in developing the competency of kindergarten teachers in schools under the Saraburi Primary Educational Service Area Office 1, in overall the practice was at a high level. 2) Guidelines for school administration that promote the competency of kindergarten teachers in organizing active experiences (Active Learning) to develop science processing skills of kindergarten students were 1) Planning stage P (Plan), 2) Organization stage O (Organizing), 3) Leading stage L (Leading), 4) Control stage C (Controlling).