A RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF CURRICULUM ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESS TO ENHANCE ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL IN NONTHABURI

Abstract

The objective of this research is (1) examine the current and desired state of curriculum administrative to enhance entrepreneurship, (2) develop a curriculum administrative process to enhance entrepreneurship, (3) implement the developed curriculum administrative process to enhance entrepreneurship, and (4) evaluate the curriculum administrative process to enhance entrepreneurship.  A research and development methodology was used. (1) examine the current and desired state. The population surveyed 274 people in public school. A questionnaire was used. The data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and priority needs index. (2) develop a curriculum administrative process. The study was conducted with 8 informants. A focus group discussion was used. Data was analyzed through content analysis. (3) implement the developed curriculum administrative process. Interview and focus group discussion were conducted with 25 informants. Data was analyzed through content analysis. (4) evaluate the curriculum administrative process. 9 informants participated in connoisseurship. Data analysis included content analysis, mean, and standard deviation. The findings reveal that (1) The overall current state was rated at a high level. The desired state was rated at the highest level. The most pressing need for curriculum administrative was in curriculum development. (2) Development consists of 4 processes, 10 operating procedures, and 36 steps. (3) Implementation emphasize systematic operations with clear procedures and steps. It focused on building collaboration with educational networks. 4) The overall of the curriculum administrative process evaluation showed a highest level of appropriateness and feasibility.