TEACHER DEVELOPMENT IN CREATING A LEARNING ECOSYSTEM CONDUCIVE TO STUDENT DEVELOPMENT AT BAN KHLONG PHUAN PRATEEP BAMRUNG SCHOOL, UNDER THE OFFICE OF THE PRIMARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA, KRABI.

Abstract

This research aims to 1) study the current situation, desired situation, and necessary needs in creating a learning ecosystem conducive to student development; 2) develop teachers working in a learning ecosystem conducive to student development; and 3) evaluate the teacher development process in creating a learning ecosystem conducive to student development. The research was conducted using action research in two cycles consisting of four steps: planning, action, observation, and reflection. The target group was teachers at Ban Khlong Phuan Prateep Bamrung School. The study involved eight teachers selected using purposive sampling. The research instruments included questionnaires, knowledge tests, behavioral observation forms, lesson plan evaluation forms, learning ecosystem skills evaluation forms, and satisfaction evaluation forms. Data was analyzed using basic statistics such as percentages, means, standard deviations, and content analysis. The research findings showed that: 1) The current state of the learning ecosystem conducive to student development was at a low level (=2.49), while the desired state was at the highest level (=4.80), resulting in a high need (PNI=0.92). The issues with the highest need were learning methods and learning content. 2) The results of teacher development through workshops showed that post-training knowledge scores were significantly higher than pre-training scores (44.58 and 91.67, respectively), and evaluations of participation behavior, lesson plans, and learning ecosystem skills were at the highest level. 3) Teachers' overall satisfaction with the teacher development process was at the highest level (=4.63). Recommendations from the research suggest that the learning ecosystem should be structured in a way that facilitates student development.  Learners should work collaboratively and rely on teamwork among all relevant stakeholders.