“Innovative Seedling” Needs Assessment for Curriculum Improvement at Yala Rajabhat University Demonstration School: Driving Towards Excellence with the "Innovative Seedling" Concept
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This article presents the results of a needs assessment analysis for curriculum development at Yala Rajabhat University Demonstration School. The objectives were to analyze the essential needs for curriculum improvement, to develop the school concept and learner identity, and to propose curriculum improvement approaches that align with the school's focus. The study employed mixed-methods research using needs assessment techniques through Priority Needs Index (PNI) analysis combined with qualitative data analysis. The instruments were validated for content validity by three experts and demonstrated high reliability with a Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.85. The findings revealed that learning management had the highest level of necessity, followed by measurement and evaluation, and curriculum structure. The top five priority needs were: alignment of courses with learner needs, development of analytical thinking skills, technology integration in teaching and learning, modernization of course content, and experiential learning. These findings led to the development of a School Concept called "Innovative Seedling," which aims to nurture intellectual seedlings and develop them into multicultural innovators in the southern border provinces. Additionally, the study established a student identity (Identity) characterized as "Multicultural Young Innovator." This article proposes curriculum improvement approaches that respond to these identified needs, with the goal of enhancing educational quality at Yala Rajabhat University Demonstration School.
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