AN ANALYSIS OF THE CURRENT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETENCY-BASED CURRICULUM IN SMALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Keywords:
Competency-Based Curriculum, Small-Sized Elementary Schools, Current SituationAbstract
This research aimed to investigate the current conditions of competency-based curriculum implementation in small-sized elementary schools under the Office of the Basic Education Commission. A quantitative research design was adopted. The sample consisted of 420 teachers from small-sized elementary schools, selected through stratified random sampling from 20 provinces across four regions of Thailand. The research instrument was a two-part structured questionnaire which had been validated for content validity and reliability. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics including mean and standard deviation. The findings revealed that small-sized elementary schools demonstrated a certain level of readiness to implement competency-based learning. However, further support and development are needed in several areas including school curriculum, subject curriculum, and assessment and evaluation. In addition, the integration of learning content that aligns with learners’ contexts and community environments is required. These findings underscore the critical need for structural support, adequate resource allocation, and the continuous development of teachers’ professional competencies in order to enhance the overall effectiveness of competency-based learning management in small-sized elementary school contexts.
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