DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT CENTER MODEL FOR MEASURING AND EVALUATING THAI LANGUAGE TEACHERS’ CLASSROOM PERFORMANCE

Abstract

This study aimed to develop, design, and evaluate a Measurement and Evaluation Competency Assessment Center Model to assess Thai Language teachers’ competencies in real-world. A total of 45 Thai Language teachers and five experts with more than 10 years experience as participants. A research and development design was employed for creating a Quality Assessment Toolkit testing, and refining them through experts’ validation and field trials. Four instruments were document analysis checklist, content validity form, scoring rubric, and satisfaction questionnaire. The process encompassed needs analysis, model design, expert validation, and pilot testing. The results indicated four components of teachers’ competencies: planning for measurement and assessment, creation and quality of measurement tools, classroom measurement and evaluation, and reporting on learning outcomes and applying assessment results. Finally, expert evaluation confirmed the model has very high levels of suitability, feasibility, possibility, utility, accuracy, and accountability. Hence, it is clear, relevant, and practical to use.