THE PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITY MODEL FOR ACTIVE LEARNING DEVELOPMENT OF CHOPMPHRAPRACHASAN SCHOOL, THE SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA OFFICE 33

Abstract

The objective of this research were to study the PLC model components, to create the PLC model, to implement the PLC model and to evaluate the Professional Learning Community Model for Active Learning Development of Chomphraprachasan School, The Secondary Educational Service Area Office 33 by research and development methodology 4 stages; 1) studying the PLC model components by literature reviewing and interview with 10 experts. 2) Creating the PLC model by drafting the model and the models’ suitable assessment by 9 the academic experts. 3) Implementing the PLC model in 2562 school year by 122 teachers. 4) Evaluating the PLC model. The data was collected from 122 teachers. The research tools were interview form, checking form, questionnaires. The statistics used for data analysis were mean standard deviation, content analysis and summary. The finding showed as follow; the Professional Learning Community components consist of 8 factors; shared values and vision, collective focus on student learning, collaboration, expert advice and study visit, reflective dialogue, supportive conditions, supportive and shared leadership and caring community. The PlC model consist of 6 factors; (a) Principle, (b) Objectives, (c) PLCs’ elements (d) Learning process (e) Measurement and evaluation and (f) Successfully conditions that the PLC model’s suitable in overall was the highest level. The implement results of the PLC model showed the quality of the active learning plan, teacher active learning performance and student work pieces in overall was the highest level. And the PLC model evaluation in accuracy standards, utility standards, propriety standards, and feasibility standards were the highest level ( = 4.79, S.D. = 0.15).