Universal Journal of Educational Research 8(9): 3851-3857, 2020 http://www.hrpub.org
DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2020.080908
The Reflection of Professional Learning Community of
Educational Institution Networks focusing on the
Sufficiency Economy in Songkhla, Thailand
Rungchatchadaporn Vehachart
1
, Dwi Sulisworo
2,*
, Venus Srisakda
3
, Orapin Tipdech
4
1
Department of Educational Administration, Thaksin University, Thailand
2
Department of Education Management, Ahmad Dahlan University, Indonesia
3
Department of Psychology, Thaksin University, Thailand
4
Department of Physical and Health Education, Thaksin University, Thailand
Received May 3, 2020; Revised June 6, 2020; Accepted July 7, 2020
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(a): [1] Rungchatchadaporn Vehachart, Dwi Sulisworo, Venus Srisakda, Orapin Tipdech , "The Reflection of
Professional Learning Community of Educational Institution Networks focusing on the Sufficiency Economy in Songkhla,
Thailand," Universal Journal of Educational Research, Vol. 8, No. 9, pp. 3851 - 3857, 2020. DOI:
10.13189/ujer.2020.080908.
(b): Rungchatchadaporn Vehachart, Dwi Sulisworo, Venus Srisakda, Orapin Tipdech (2020). The Reflection of
Professional Learning Community of Educational Institution Networks focusing on the Sufficiency Economy in Songkhla,
Thailand. Universal Journal of Educational Research, 8(9), 3851 - 3857. DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2020.080908.
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Abstract This study aimed to describe the professional
learning community (PLC) of educational institution
networks in Songkhla, Thailand. In this study, the Faculty
of Education Thaksin University is in the role of the
supervision and monitoring working group that received
funds for organizing professional development activities
like a professional learning community (PLC). This project
was implemented in the educational institution network in
Songkhla province for the year 2019. The number of
networks is eight, covering one network of educational
professionals and seven networks of educational
institutions. It involved nine coaches/ mentors divided into
three teams who responsible for three networks (Khuan
Niang Witthaya School, Ban Radpun School, and Wat
Rong School). This study used the assessment tools of the
Secretariat Office of the Teachers Council of Thailand.
This tool consists of four sets. Those are sets of guidance
record form for coaches and mentors, sets of interview
forms and interview recording forms, sets of monitoring
and evaluation of the performance by the network, and sets
of the network performance evaluation form. Based on the
finding, the entire teacher networks are writing lesson
plans, and the students learn with the principles of
moderation. The use of knowledge with awareness and
moral responsibility is the basis for decisions and actions in
four dimensions, namely economy, environment, society,
and culture in balance.
Keywords Professional Learning Community (PLC),
Educational Institution Network, Sufficiency Economy
1. Introduction
The Teachers Council of Thailand, as a professional
organization, is aware of teacher development by aiming to
develop teachers and educational personnel with regular
and professional development. Therefore, it has established
guidelines for promoting and supporting various
professional development networks of teachers and
instructional staff by creating a process of professional
development activities in the form of a professional
learning community (PLC). It promotes 1) Shared Values
and Norms, 2) Collective Focus on Student Learning), 3)
Collaboration among members of the professional learning
community (Collaboration), 4) Exposure to expert
guidance (Study Advice and Study Visit) and 5)
discussions that reflect performance (Reflection Dialogue)
throughout the process.