Development of Teachers’ Potential in Classroom Research at Watsamaisuwan School under the Primary Educational Service Area Office Surat Thani 3

Abstract

The objectives of this study were: 1) to study the needs of conducting classroom research of teachers; 2) to develop the potential in conducting classroom research of teachers; and 3) to evaluate the development of the potential in conducting classroom research of teachers at Watsamaisuwan School under The Primary Educational Service Area Office Surat Thani 3. The target group were 12 Prathomsuksa 1–6 teachers at Watsamaisuwan School under The Primary Educational Service Area Office Surat Thani 3. The research instruments consisted of an interview form, quizzes, a questionnaire, a record form, and an evaluation. Data were analyzed by percentage, mean, standard deviation, and content analysis. The research findings were as follows. 1) The target group teachers needed to learn more, need enhance self-development according to classroom research, need a training, and an internal supervision. 2) that after attending the workshop, the target group teachers expressed a greater understanding of classroom research. Regarding the evaluation of conducting classroom research proposals was at a good level. After receiving the internal supervision, the target group teachers was able to conduct classroom research according to the classroom research process. 3) The target group teachers was able to increase knowledge, understanding, and skills in conducting classroom research as well as to conduct formal classroom research reports. In addition, the evaluation of conducting classroom research was at a good level. The expressed a positive attitude towards conducting classroom research, which was found at a high level.