4.2.3. Focus group discussion
There were many focus group discussions before, during and at the end of research processes. Discussion before
research processes was done with teachers, principals and scholars from local university. Discussion during research
processes was done continuously to achieve collaboration, learning and operations of teachers. Discussion at the end
of the research was about collaboration to analyze change in behavior and ability to evaluate learning benefits.
4.3. Research processes
This research was an R&D with three main processes. The first process was a complete needs assessment. The
second process was implementation of the project. The third process was conclusion and review. Details are as
follows.
Step 1 Complete needs assessment included three activities. The first activity was need identification to see
importance of evaluation results and manage learning of schools. The second activity was need analysis. The third
activity was need solution. The three activities used a checklist to evaluate results together with group discussion.
Step 2 Implementation of the project determined normal operations of teachers and principals, who planned
together to implement the personal development project to develop students’ scientific learning.
Step 3 Conclusion and review – Principals and teachers in pioneer schools discussed and exchanged ideas
throughout the research.
4.4. Data collection
Quantitative and qualitative data were collected during March-July 2012 to answer research questions regarding
teachers’ tasks affecting learning, promoting teachers’ ability to integrate their duties with learners’ learning.
4.5. Data analysis
Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS and basic statistics such as frequency, percentage, mean and
standard deviation and PNI modified. Qualitative data were done using content analysis.