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ISBN
0493836284
Call Number
3064524
Author
Charumilinda, Angela Surakkhaka.
Title
The effect of a diverse community of teachers on professional development in Thai schools.
Physical
138 p.
Note
Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 63-09, Section: A, page: 3064.
Chair: Linda L. Lyman.
Summary
To date, the examination of the effects of a diverse community of teachers on professional development initiatives has been minimal. The National Education Act B.E. 2542 requires schools and school administrators to engage every educational staff member in professional development to meet the new standards. Furthermore, the number of Foreign teachers teaching in Thai schools has been increasing tremendously each year. Examination of the effects of a diverse community of teachers on professional development may be beneficial to schools and school administrators.
This study examines the effect of a diverse community of teachers on professional development through the perception of Thai and Foreign teachers teaching in Thai schools. The examination was based on the teachers' perceptions of the topics, frameworks and processes for professional development.
The literature indicates that there were few studies focusing on the diverse community of teachers and its effect on professional development. This research focuses on the diverse community of teachers and its affect on professional development. A statistical analysis was used to compare the perceptions of Thai and Foreign teachers on the topics, frameworks, and processes for professional development. Further examination of the opinions of Thai and Foreign teachers about professional development were analyzed from the open-ended questions and a question seeking teachers' opinions on the importance of growing diversity for professional development planning.
The study revealed that Thai and Foreign teachers have different perceptions on several aspects of the topics, frameworks, and processes for professional development. There were also similarities on how Thai and Foreign teachers perceive professional development. Thai teachers do not perceive the issue of diversity on professional development planning as important as Foreign teachers. In conclusion, to bring about effective staff development different approaches should be considered by administrators when planning professional development for a diverse group of teachers.
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Dissertation Abstracts International 63-09A.