Research Utilization of Teacher’s Training Curriculum for Professional Learning Development

Authors

  • Lampong Klomkul, Phra Sithtisinghasanee, Phrakru Vijitpathumrat, Sompong Suwannaphuma

Abstract

The purposes of this article were 1) to develop teacher’s training curriculum integrating Buddhist way for full time teacher, and 2) to analyze the effectiveness of teacher’s training curriculum for professional learning development. Mixed methods research was used for research design. Data were collected by using training workshop and process of Professional Learning Community (PLC). Both quantitative and qualitative data analyses were used for analysis. Results indicated that 1) research utilization was developed from the research entitled “Development of Teachers Attitude and Spirituality in Buddhist Way” and the research completed in 2017. Teacher’s training curriculum was developed and approved by Teacher Professional Development Institute (TPDI), Ministry of Education. Then, the curriculum was assessed by conducting the 1st workshop in August 2017. The efficiency of activities in the curriculum has shown appropriate results. Six activities were used in the workshop consisted of (1) to know role of Buddhist way teacher, (2) to adjust oneself followed by threefold training, (3) to learn to be a best practice, (4) to change a good attitude in Buddhist way, (5) to integrate Buddhist principles into the classroom, and (6) to create Dhamma innovation. 2) The effectiveness of teacher’s training curriculum for professional learning development revealed that full time teachers have shown high level of overall satisfaction (=4.77; SD=.29). They have also reflected their integration into the classroom by writing reflection report following the training manual as a professional learning community.

 

Published

2020-02-29

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