DEVELOPMENT OF TEAMWORK COMPETENCE ACCORDING TO THE PRINCIPLES OF SANGHAWATTHU IV OF CHUMCHON WAT SUWANNARAM SCHOOL UNDER NAKHONSITHAMMARAT PRIMARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA OFFICE 2

Abstract

This research article aimed to 1) study the development status of teamwork competency of Chumchon Wat Suwannaram School, 2) study the development approach of the teamwork competency based on the four principles of Saṅgahavatthu of Chumchon Wat Suwannaram School, and 3) present and evaluate the development approach of the teamwork competency based on the four principles of Saṅgahavatthu of Chumchon Wat Suwannaram School, under Nakhon Si Thammarat Primary Educational Service Area Office 2. Using qualitative research methodology, key informants were interviewed with 15 stakeholders, interviewed with 5 experts to draft the manual, and evaluated the manual through focus group discussions with 7 qualified persons to assess its appropriateness, feasibility, usefulness, and organizational acceptance using in-depth assessment forms.

The research findings were as follows: 1) The development conditions of the teamwork competency of Chumchon Wat Suwannaram School consisted of acting as leaders and followers, participating in the operation, having the same goal, adapting to the context, and encouraging colleagues. It was found that the school administrators had the knowledge and ability in administration, community relations, were role models in problem solving, and worked with honesty. However, they still lacked carefulness in their work, lacked cooperation in their work, lacked assistance, and lacked communication in working together. There was division among personnel, and it was necessary to develop the teamwork competency. 2) The guidelines for developing the ability to work as a team according to the principles of the four principles of Saṅgahavatthu of Chumchon Wat Suwannaram School consisted of (1) acting as a leader and follower, (2) participating in operations, (3) having the same goals, (4) adapting to the context, (5) encouraging coworkers, by integrating with the principles of the four principles of Saṅgahavatthu. The implementation steps included planning, implementing, monitoring, and development and improvement. And 3) The presentation and evaluation of the development approach for teamwork integration competency based on the Saṅgahavatthu principles of Chumchon Wat Suwannaram School found that it was appropriate, feasible, and beneficial for use in developing teamwork integration competency.