Guidelines for Professional Learning Community (PLC) Implementation by School Administators to Promote Classroom Action Research Among Teachers in the Lampang Prinary Educational Service Area Office 1

Abstract

The purpose of this research article 1) study the needs for implementing professional learning community by school administrators in promoting classroom action research among teachers, 2) explore the approaches for implementing professional learning community by school administrators to enhance classroom action research among teachers under the same jurisdiction. The sample consisted of 59 school administrators and 274 teachers, totaling 333 participants. The research instrument was a five-point Likert scale questionnaire. Data were analyzed using basic statistics such as frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and the Modified Priority Needs Index (PNI modified) to rank the needs. A feasibility and suitability assessment form was also used to identify potential approaches for professional learning community implementation. The results revealed that: 1) The most essential need in implementing professional learning communities by school administrators to promote classroom research was shared leadership and collaborative teamwork, followed by professional learning and development, collegial community, and shared vision, respectively. 2)There were 25 proposed approaches for implementing professional learning communities by school administrators, which were found to be highly suitable and feasible.