The Development of a Training Curriculum on Lesson Plan Design Based on the Criteria and Methods for Evaluating Teachers’ Academic Ranks under the Office of Primary Educational Service Area

Abstract

Background and Aims: The development of a training curriculum on lesson plan design based on the criteria and methods for evaluating the positions and academic standing of teachers and educational personnel is essential for enhancing teachers’ potential to deliver quality instruction in alignment with professional standards and evaluation criteria. This study aimed to: (1) develop a training curriculum on lesson plan design based on the criteria and methods for evaluating teachers’ positions and academic standing, (2) determine the efficiency of the developed curriculum, (3) compare participants’ learning outcomes before and after the training, and (4) examine participants’ satisfaction with the curriculum.

Methodology: This study was a research and development (R&D) study. The sample group consisted of 30 primary school teachers in the Health and Physical Education learning area under the Office of Ratchaburi Primary Educational Service Area 2. The research was conducted in four phases: (1) studying relevant information and research, (2) developing and validating the quality of the curriculum, (3) implementing the trial of the curriculum, and (4) applying the curriculum to evaluate its effectiveness. The research instruments included (1) a training curriculum on lesson plan design, (2) a pre- and post-training knowledge test, and (3) a satisfaction questionnaire. The data were analyzed using percentage, mean, standard deviation, and dependent t-test.

Results: 1) The developed training curriculum was found to be appropriate in both content and learning process. 2) The curriculum demonstrated high efficiency, with a process efficiency (E1) of 87.57 and a result efficiency (E2) of 82.67, exceeding the set standard of 80/80. 3) The participants’ post-training learning achievement was significantly higher than their pre-training achievement at the .05 level.
And 4) The participants’ overall satisfaction with the curriculum was at the highest level, with a mean score of 4.58 and a standard deviation of 0.75.

Conclusion: The developed training curriculum was found to be appropriate in both content and learning process. It effectively enhanced teachers’ knowledge and skills in lesson plan design. The participants showed increased knowledge after the training and expressed a high level of satisfaction with the curriculum, indicating that the developed program is practical, suitable for implementation, and beneficial for teachers’ professional development.