GUIDELINES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF TEACHER LEADERSHIP IN THE QUALITY EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT SCHOOL NETWORK NO. 8 UNDER THE RATCHABURI PRIMARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA OFFICE 1

Abstract

The objectives of this research were: 1) to study the needs for the development of teacher leadership, and 2) to propose guidelines for developing teacher leadership in schools under the Quality Education Development School Network No. 8, Ratchaburi Primary Educational Service Area Office 1. The samples were 57 participants from 19 schools, consisting of school administrators, heads of academic affairs, and heads of learning subject groups. The research instruments included a five-point rating scale questionnaire, a semi-structured interview form, and an assessment form of appropriateness and feasibility. The content validity (IOC) ranged from 0.67–1.00, and the reliability coefficient of the questionnaire was 0.92. The findings revealed that the overall teacher leadership was at a high level (mean = 4.00) and the desired state was at the highest level (mean = 4.62). The most essential need was in promoting collaboration with families and communities
(PNI _modified = 0.166), followed by the use of research data for teaching improvement. The qualitative findings from six experts indicated that key strategies included building community networks, using research-based practices, and promoting continuous professional learning through PLCs. The evaluation of the proposed guidelines showed that they were appropriate and highly feasible