The Model of Teacher's Professional Learning Community for the Non-Formal and Informal Education Center in Thailand's Upper Northern Region
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The study aimed to 1) investigate the states, problems, needs, and factors that enhance the success of the PLC model 2) develop the teachers’ professional learning community model (TPLC model) for the non-formal education in Thailand’s districts of the upper northern region and 3) study the results of the model implementation. This mixed method research performed in two stages: the development of TPLC model and the user’s guideline and the implementation of TPLC model. Participants were 15 teachers and administrators in the non-formal and informal educational centers in Thailand’s upper northern region. Data were collected using opinion questionnaires, pretest and posttest, record of brainstorming; focus group discussion; and model evaluation, and field notes. The questionnaire was developed with the IOC at 1.0 and the reliability at .8237. Frequency value, percentage, mean, and standard deviation, and content analyses were performed to analyze the data. The findings of this study were 1) the state of PLC in the centers was at a low level, 2) the problem of PLC state in the centers was severe especially with regard to “continuous learning and professional development”, 3) the need for a state of TPLC in the centers was at a very high level, 4) the enhancement of 3 factors: the structure and conditions; technology; and human resources, toward the success of PLC model was paramount, 5) the TPLC model for the non-formal and informal educational centers in Thailand’s upper northern region consisted of 4 important components: shared values and vision; collaboration teamwork; continuous learning and professional development; and common good practice, and 6) the higher results in all 3 parts: the state of TPLC in the non-formal and informal educational center; TPLC comprehensive test; and participants’ satisfaction, showed after the implementing of TPLC model (significance level = .05).
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