Development of Border Patrol Police School Teacher’s Competence in Science and English Instructional Processes Using Professional Learning Community to Enhance Achievement of Students in Border Patrol Police Schools

Abstract

This action research aimed to; 1) study teachers’ ability to develop the acquisition of

knowledge and skills managing science and English subjects at the elementary level through a Professional Learning Community process, and 2) study students’ achievements in science and English subjects at the Border Patrol Police School under the responsibility of the Royal Thai Police border patrol 43. The tool used for data collection was an assessment form for the learning management competency of teachers teaching science and English in Grade 4. The sample group consisted of ten teachers teaching Grade 4 science and English and all students from five specific schools. Data analysis tools were mean, standard deviation, and content analysis. The research results;

1. The teachers were competent in developing the ability to acquire knowledge and skills managing science and English subjects at the elementary level, planned the lessons very well, managed the lesson according to the lesson plan, and the majority of the lesson management was highly suitable. The lesson contents were also up to date and matched current events. Furthermore, students were positively encouraged to participate in the lessons. The lessons were summarized following their objectives; a distinct process helping stimulate students’ learning. In addition, the teachers’ personalities were found to be both highly appropriate in learning management and good role models for students.

2. According to test scores in both subjects, the study of students in science and foreign language subjects using the Professional Learning Community (PLC) process found that they had good achievements.