The Study of Problems and Needs for Teacher Development in Learning Management at Ban Mai Takhian School, Under the Office of Lamphun Primary Educational Service Area 2

Abstract

                  This research aimed to: 1) study the problems in teachers' instructional management, and 2) examine the needs for teacher development in instructional management at Ban Mai Takhian School under the Office of Lamphun Primary Educational Service Area 2. The participants included 15 individuals, comprising school administrators and teachers. The research tools used were brainstorming session record forms. Data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, and content analysis. The findings revealed that 1)The most significant problem was related to the learning atmosphere management, where teachers were unable to create diverse and appropriate classroom environments that met students’ needs. The second major issue was the design of instructional management that did not align with the curriculum standards and indicators. The least observed issue was teachers' lack of research skills to develop students’ behavior. 2) Regarding teacher development needs, it was found that teachers wanted support in developing the school curriculum and subject-specific curricula to be more aligned with the school's context. They also expressed the need to improve their skills in designing diverse instructional strategies through training, study visits, and knowledge exchange. Additionally, they required support from school administrators in pursuing self-development based on their interests, along with clear guidelines for organizing instructional management appropriate to the school context.