The development strategy of the instructor for supporting the educational strategy of Chiang Rai Province

Abstract

     This mixed-methods research on teacher development strategies to support the education strategy of Chiang Rai Province aims to study the current conditions and essential needs that lead to the formulation of teacher development strategies, as well as to evaluate the appropriateness of these strategies to support the educational strategy of Chiang Rai Province. The population used in the study includes 82 administrators and teachers from 41 secondary schools, 12 members of the Chiang Rai Provincial Education Strategy Management Committee, and 15 working team members. The research instruments used in this study are questionnaires to assess the current conditions and essential needs, and an evaluation form to analyze the appropriateness of the strategies. The data is analyzed using percentages, means, and standard deviations.
     The research results for objective 1 indicate that the current development includes active learning teaching methods, school management based on the Happy School principles, and the development of academic excellence. There is a need for further development in online teaching, career, and artistic skills. Objective 2 identifies 10 key strategies aimed at enhancing the educational framework. These strategies include: 1) Building knowledge for teachers to strengthen their expertise. 2) Promoting school administrators to empower leadership. 3) Developing teachers in curriculum design through Active Learning methods. 4) Advancing their understanding of royal initiatives via online systems. 5) Integrating local wisdom to improve teacher capabilities. 6) Fostering collaboration between teachers, educational personnel, and local communities. 7) Promoting vocational education networks within communities and schools. 8) Encouraging teachers and personnel to engage in research. 9) Connecting educational innovations through online networks. 10) Advocating for budget allocation to manage the impact of COVID-19, which is essential for integrating these resources into the management of educational institutions. The strategies deemed most appropriate, as indicated by the highest average ratings, include the cultivation of teacher knowledge aligned with the principles of the Happy School, the enhancement of teachers' knowledge to foster student development through Active Learning, the promotion of online educational management for teachers and educational personnel, and the advancement of research knowledge.