A MODEL FOR THE PARTICIPATION OF LOCAL WISDOM IN THE CAREER DEVELOPMENT OF 21ST CENTURY LEARNERS IN SMALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS UNDER THE OFFICE OF THE BASIC EDUCATION COMMISSION

Abstract

Objectives of this research were: 1. To study the current state and the need for local wisdom participation in career development of learners.  2. To create a model and 3. To evaluate a model for local wisdom participation in the career development of 21st century for learners. The samples consisted of 291 personnel, by simple random sampling, derived from small primary schools in the Government Inspectorate 14, of 1,148 schools, 13 experts to create a model and 26 professionals to evaluate the model. The research instruments were questionnaires, focus groups discussion form, and model evaluation forms. Collected data were analyzed by using mean, standard deviation, and content analysis.

The research findings were as follows; 1.The current state and the need for local wisdom participation in the career development of 2st century learners was found to be at a medium level. 2. A model consisted of: 2.1 planning 2.2 organization 2.3 building relationships with communities 2.4 networking 2.5 sharing of knowledge 2.6 monitoring and evaluation and 2.7 appreciation. 3. A model was assessed by experts resulted in a highest level of suitability, possibility and utility.