Guidelines for Improving the Quality of Early Childhood Education of Private Schools under the Office of Maha Sarakham Primary Education Service Area 1

Abstract

Background and Aims: Education is considered a crucial element in laying the foundation for creating progress and solving various societal issues. It is a process that helps individuals develop themselves and lay the groundwork for their lives. This research aimed to 1) study the current state and desired conditions for the development of early childhood education quality in private schools under the jurisdiction of the Maha Sarakham Primary Educational Service Area Office 1, and 2) study the guidelines for developing early childhood education quality in private schools under the jurisdiction of the same office.

Methodology: The researcher followed the steps of the research and development process. The research tools included questionnaires, and both quantitative and qualitative data analyses were performed. The statistics used in the research included percentages, means, and standard deviations.

Results: The research results found that the key components that are necessary factors and processes include: 1) a curriculum suitable for early childhood education, 2) an environment that provides experiences, media, and learning resources, 3) integrated activities that promote development and learning, 4) assessment of early childhood development and learning, and 5) the roles of teachers, parents, and the relationship between teachers and the families of young children, which are components that impact the quality of early childhood education. The findings indicate that, overall, these elements are present at a high level.

Conclusion: The research indicates that the quality of early childhood education is significantly influenced by a suitable curriculum, a rich learning environment, integrated developmental activities, effective assessment, and strong teacher-family relationships, all of which are present at a high level.