A Model of Professional Learning Community Promotion based on Kalyanamitta Principles of Opportunity Expansion Schools under Office of Primary Educational Service Area

Abstract

The purposes of this research were 1) to study the current situation and problem of professional learning community of opportunity expansion schools under Office of Primary Educational Service Area, 2) to develop a model of professional learning community promotion based on Kalyanamitta principles of opportunity expansion schools under Office of Primary Educational Service Area, and 3) to propose a model of professional learning community promotion based on Kalyanamitta principles of opportunity expansion schools under Office of Primary Educational Service Area. Mixed methods research was used for research design. Qualitative research was conducted by documentary study from documents, research reports, articles, thesis, and related research including in-depth interview. Model was developed by focus group discussion and data were analyzed by content analysis. Quantitative research was collected by assessment questionnaires in 4 areas consisted of 1) utility, 2) possibility, 3) suitability, 4) correct. Statistics used for data analysis consisted of percentage, mean and standard deviation. Results indicated that 1) the current situation and problem of professional learning community of opportunity expansion schools under Office of Primary Educational Service Area showed the first order was knowledge management, the second order were two aspects of need assessment consisted of shared leadership and learning and professional development, the third order were two aspects of need assessment consisted of shared vision and Kalyanamitta community, and the fourth order were two aspects of need assessment consisted of collaborative working team and supportive structure of professional learning community. 2) A developed model of professional learning community promotion based on Kalyanamitta principles of opportunity expansion schools under Office of Primary Educational Service Area showed overall at the highest level. Utility and correct were showed at the highest levels, whereas suitability and possibility were shown at high levels respectively.  3) A model of professional learning community promotion based on Kalyanamitta principles of opportunity expansion schools under Office of Primary Educational Service Area was develop in 3 components consisted of the first component of introduction, the second component of process guideline, and the third component of results