THE STUDY AND DEVELOPMENT OF SUPPORTING SYSTEM AND MACHANISM IN COMPETENCY-BASED INSTRUCTION FOR BASIC EDUCATIONAL SCHOOL

Abstract

The objectives of this research were to 1) study the system and mechanism that supported teachers in designing and organizing competency-based instruction to develop student competencies, and 2) develop a school supporting system and mechanism that supported teachers in designing and organizing competency-based instruction to develop student competencies. The information was from studying knowledge gained from the supported systems and mechanisms for educational management and competency-based learning systems from foreign countries, namely New Zealand, Estonia, and Singapore. There were eight schools in the basic education level participated from 4 provinces: Songkhla, Sa Kaeo, Pathum Thani, and Bangkok. The research tools include 1) school operational cost assessment form; 2) data entry form regarding the preparation for organizing support mechanisms for proactive competency-based learning management; 3) questionnaire/interview form about organizing support mechanisms for proactive competency-based learning management approaches; and 4) focus group discussion topics. The research was divided into 2 phases. There were as follows: (1) the preparation phase; (2) the development of system and mechanism phase. The data were analyzed using content analysis.

The research results showed as follows: 1) for, the system and mechanisms that supported teachers in designing and organizing competency-based instruction to develop student competencies, it was found that there were several systems and mechanisms that involved, such as developing teachers with knowledge and motivation to work, organizing a system for knowledge sharing both in the form of a professional learning community and a community of practice, the presence of an academic guide (coach) or having a leader supporting development both at the school level and at the network level. This also included a support agency in curriculum development and support for teachers in learning. And 2) in developing a school support system and mechanism to support teachers in designing and organizing competency-based instruction to develop student competencies, it was found that there were two types of systems and mechanisms that eight schools used to be able to design and organize competency-based instruction. There were (1) the system and mechanism in the school, including six joint systems and mechanisms used by all schools and one appropriate system and mechanism according to the school context and the competency-based instruction approach adopted, and (2) systems and mechanisms outside the schools, including (2.1) organizing the knowledge base and experience, (2.2) recruiting and preparing coaches and mentors, and (2.3) creating networks to share knowledge in various forms.