DEVELOPING A TEACHER DEVELOPMENT MODEL USING PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES (PLCS) IN THE SUBJECT OF BUDDHIST STUDIES, GENERAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, REGION 8

Authors

  • Naschana Sangchang Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, Thailand
  • Phramaha Ampol Dhanapañño (Chaisaree) Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, Thailand
  • Chawengsak Prueksathewet Pichayabundit College, Thailand

Abstract

This research aimed to: 1) investigate the current conditions, problems, and priority needs for teacher development in Phrapariyattidhamma Schools, General Education Department, Region 8; 2) develop a teacher development model based on the Professional Learning Community (PLC) concept; and 3) implement and evaluate the effectiveness of the developed model. The study employed a Research and Development (R&D) approach using mixed methods and was conducted in three phases. In Phase 1, the sample consisted of 320 administrators and teachers. Research instruments included questionnaires, semi-structured interviews, and a model evaluation form. Data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and the Priority Needs Index (PNI Modified). In Phase 3, a quasi-experimental design (One-Group Pretest–Posttest Design) was conducted with 30 teachers. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and the Dependent Samples t-test.

The findings revealed that: (1) the overall level of teacher development was at a moderate level, with a high priority need for establishing a concrete PLC system; (2) the developed BUDDHA-PLC Model consisted of six components: Buddhist Integration, Unity Collaboration, Development Cycle, Data Reflection, Holistic Learning, and Assessment & Adjustment. The model was evaluated by experts at the highest level of appropriateness; and (3) teachers’ professional competencies after the implementation were significantly higher than before at the .05 level of statistical significance, and overall satisfaction with the model was at the highest level. The results indicate that the developed model is effective and applicable within the context of Phrapariyattidhamma Schools.

 

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2026-02-28

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Sangchang, N. ., Dhanapañño (Chaisaree), P. A. ., & Prueksathewet, C. . (2026). DEVELOPING A TEACHER DEVELOPMENT MODEL USING PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES (PLCS) IN THE SUBJECT OF BUDDHIST STUDIES, GENERAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, REGION 8. ASEAN Journal of Education and Human Development, 1(1), 56–71. retrieved from https://so16.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/AJEHD/article/view/3543