The Development of Strategic Administration of School Curriculum for Mathematics Learning Area-under Thailand Education 4.0 of SamkkeepattanaSchoola

Abstract

The objectives of this research institute were 1) to examine the administration conditions of school curriculum in mathematics learning area by means of mixed method using questionnaire and student quality analysis form, and the data was analyzed by mean, standard deviation, and content analysis; 2) to investigate key factors affecting the administration of school curriculum in mathematics learning area by means of qualitative method using focus-group discussion, and the data was analyzed by content analysis; 3) to review the desirable conditions for administration of school curriculum in mathematics learning area under Thailand Education 4.0 by means of qualitative method using focus-group discussion and workshop, and the data was analyzed by content analysis; 4) the strategic administration for school curriculum in mathematics learning area under Thailand Education 4.0 by means of qualitative method using focus-group discussion and workshop, and the data was analyzed by content analysis. The results showed that: 1. The administration conditions for school curriculum in mathematics learning area indicated that quality and learning achievement of Matthayom 3 students were found at the improvement-required level while curriculum administration, in overall, was rated at the good level and the instructional process was rated at the fair level. 2. The key factors affecting the quality of mathematics curriculum administration for Samakkeepattana School involved 2 issues: 1) Promoting factors were administrator support, personnel preparation, appointing curriculum committee, developing curriculum, support staff training and participation in curriculum development, assigning teachers in charge of their subject matter, sufficient budget for materials allocation, developing clear planning, consistent monitoring and supervision, providing morale support, supporting teachers for professional development, develop learning management plan and academic achievement report; 2) Depromoting factors were budget allocation not meet the needs, inefficient use of media equipment, personnel lacking knowledge in curriculum development, lack of meeting in subject area, no concrete and systematic curriculum improvement after supervision. 3. The desirable conditions of school curriculum administration in mathematics learning area under Thai Education 4.0 of Samakkhipattana School consisted of 1) Develop a plan to improve school curriculum development in line with Thai Education 4.0 and national strategy. 2) Develop school personnel on knowledge and understanding in curriculum development, teaching skills and techniques in using technology for teaching, designing lesson, promoting exchange of learning management experience inside and outside the school. 3) Develop learning resources and information technology media ready for curriculum management. 4) Promote students' critical and logical thinking skills in able to discuss andexchange ideas with others, solve problems, use technology for knowledge acquisition, possess desirable characteristics and live happily with others. 4. The strategies for school curriculum administration in mathematics learning area under Thai Education 4.0 of Samakkhipattana School consisted of 1) Analyze external and internal situation of curriculum administration 2) Determine vision, mission, objective, strategic issues, project plan consistent with the current situation and Thai Education 4.0.