GUIDELINES FOR TEACHER DEVELOPMENT BASED ON THE CONCEPT OF COACHING SKILLS OF SCHOOL NETWORK AT LAD YAI UNDER SAMUTSONGKHRAM PRIMARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA OFFICE

Abstract

The purposes of this research were to 1) explore the essential needs and necessities of teacher development based on the concept of coaching skills, and 2) investigate the guidelines for teacher development based on the concept of coaching skills. The population consists of 8 schools in the Lat Yai network, with 5 informants per school: 1 director, 1 academic administrator, and 3 teachers, totaling 40 participants. There were 6 key informants and 6 experts who evaluated the appropriateness and feasibility, selected purposively. The research instruments included a five-point Likert scale questionnaire with a reliability coefficient of 0.98, a semi-structured interview form, and an assessment form for appropriateness and feasibility. Data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, the modified priority needs index (PNI_modified), and content analysis. The research results indicated that: 1) The most urgent teacher development need, based on coaching skills, was induction training, and  2) Investigate the guidelines for teacher development based on coaching skills include: (1) Induction training: Administrators should set clear guidelines to clarify teachers’ roles and responsibilities. (2) Performance management: Administrators should foster teacher self-development through experience. (3) Personal development planning: Administrators should promote systematic staff development. (4) Shadowing: Administrators should foster teacher collaboration via experience sharing.            (5) Buddy system: Administrators should facilitate teacher pairing to exchange knowledge.                 (6) Coaching: Administrators should coach and guide teachers. (7) Planned experience: Administrators should promote mentor-led learning. and (8) Mentoring: Administrators should prioritize systematic support and development for new teachers.