ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES FOR PROMOTING MIXED CLASSROOM LEARNING IN SCHOOL IN THE ISLAND AREA KOHSRIBOYA SUBDISTRICT NUEAKHLONG DIETRICT KRABI PROVINCE

Abstract

The objectives of this research are: 1) examine the current situation of promoting multi-grade learning management in island schools, 2)identify strategies for promoting multi-grade learning management in such contexts, and 3) evaluate the appropriateness of these strategies. The sample consisted of 63 teachers under the Krabi Primary Educational Service Area Office in the 2024 academic year. Key informants included six school administrators and five educational experts. Research instruments included questionnaires, semi-structured interviews, and evaluation forms for assessing appropriateness. Data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and content analysis.

The findings revealed that: The current state of promoting multi-grade learning management in island schools was at a high level. Strategies for promoting multi-grade learning management in these schools could be categorized into five key areas comprising 20 items: Instructional planning (4 items), Internal supervision and monitoring of teaching and learning (4 items), Evaluation of teaching and learning outcomes (4 items), Support for instructional media and learning materials (4 items), and Classroom organization and teacher deployment (4 items).

The evaluation of the appropriateness of the proposed strategies, conducted in Koh Sri Boya Subdistrict, Nuea Khlong District, Krabi Province, showed that all items were deemed appropriate, with ratings ranging between 80% and 100%.