TEACHER DEVELOPMENT IN ACTIVE LEARNING MANAGEMENT TO ENHANCE THE EDUCATIONAL QUALITY OF KUCHINARAI SCHOOL UNDER THE KALASIN SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA OFFICE.

Abstract

This research aimed to teacher development in active Learning management at Kuchinarai School, under the Secondary Educational Service Area Office Kalasin. The study was conducted in two phases. Phase 1 examined the needs for developing Active Learning management with a sample of 218 participants. The researcher selected the sample group using Purposive Sampling. Data were collected using questionnaires and interviews, and analyzed through mean, standard deviation, and Priority Needs Index (PNI). Phase 2 focused on teacher development, involving 92 teachers. The research instruments were pre-test and post-test, a performance assessment form, and an observation form. Data were analyzed using a t-test. Phase 3: Experimenting with Active Learning management. The study group comprised students taught using Active Learning methods by trained teachers. The tools used were Active Learning lesson plans and academic achievement assessments. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics and difference testing. Phase 4: Studying the outcomes of the Active Learning management experiment. Data analysis compared pre- and post-experiment achievements. The findings revealed that the need for developing Active Learning management was at a high level, particularly in terms of academic achievement and desirable student characteristics. Teachers who underwent training showed statistically significant improvement in both knowledge and Active Learning management skills. Teachers demonstrated high competency in managing Active Learning, and students expressed high satisfaction with the learning process. Additionally, students' academic achievement significantly improved, especially in the science and technology and foreign language subject areas.