The development of a training course for enhancing the production of innovative learning and classroom action research for physical education teachers

Abstract

The objectives of this research were: i) to study the essential needs; ii) to develop a training course; and iii) to test the effect of the training course for enhancing the production of innovative learning (IL) and classroom action research (CAR). The researcher used cluster sampling to study essential needs with a sample of 165 physical education teachers. The tool was an essential needs assessment. Data were analyzed by finding the priority needs index (PNI)-modified. The course was developed by checking the utility, feasibility, propriety, and accuracy of five experts. Data were analyzed using a one sample t-test. Then the researcher experimented of the course with a sample group of 30 physical education teachers from the Office of Secondary Education Service Chon Buri Rayong, obtained by purposive selection. The tools used were a training course, a knowledge test, an attitude test, and a practical skills assessment form. Data analysis was conducted to determine the efficiency of a training course according to the training process outcome (E1/E2) correlation criterion, which stipulated the 80/80 standard. Results found that the training course to produce IL and CAR for physical education teachers had an efficiency was by the established criteria.