A Model for Promoting Quality Culture of Primary Educational Institutions under the Office of the Primary Educational Service Area in Sisaket Province DOI:

Abstract

The objectives of this research were 1) to study the components, current conditions, desired conditions, needs, and guidelines for promoting a quality culture in primary schools 2) to develop and validate a model for promoting a quality culture in primary schools and 3) to evaluate the developed model for promoting a quality culture in primary schools. The study was conducted in three phases: (1) studying the components, current conditions, desired conditions, needs, and guidelines for promoting a quality culture in schools through (a) document synthesis, (b) data collection from 265 school administrators and 367 teachers, totaling 632 participants, and (c) interviews with 6 experts; (2) developing and validating the model through a focus group discussion with 9 experts; and (3) evaluating the developed model by 35 stakeholders.

          The research results found that the model for promoting a quality culture in primary schools consisted of six components: (1) principles, (2) objectives, (3) scope, which includes six dimensions: (a) quality leadership, (b) teamwork, (c) recognition and rewards, (d) strategic management, (e) human resource development, and (f) continuous improvement, (4) model management process, (5) model evaluation guidelines, and (6) critical success factors. The model was evaluated by experts as appropriate at the highest level. The assessments of feasibility and usefulness indicated that the model was at the highest level.