Format for Promoting, Guiding, and Monitoring the Utilization of External Quality Assessment Results for the Development of Small Self-sustaining Schools

Abstract

This research aimed to develop a model for promoting and monitoring the utilization of external quality assessment results to enhance the quality of small schools that could sustain themselves. The study employed a Research and Development (R&D) methodology, which was divided into three phases.Phase 1 involved studying fundamental information to develop the promotion and monitoring model. The population consisted of 1,303 small schools under the Stand-alone Quality School Project. The sample was purposively selected, consisting of 42 small schools participating in Phase 1 of the 2023 academic year, with 168 respondents providing data through questionnaires. Additionally, nine experts, purposively selected based on their knowledge, experience, and involvement, were consulted through document synthesis and structured interviews. Data were analyzed using content analysis.Phase 2 focused on developing the model. The researcher used data from Phase 1 to construct the model and present it to nine experts, who were purposively selected based on their expertise and involvement. The model was evaluated for accuracy and feasibility using a quality assessment form, with data analyzed through means and standard deviations.Phase 3 involved evaluating the quality, appropriateness, and usefulness of the model. The population consisted of the same 1,303 small schools under the Stand-alone Quality School Project. The sample included 42 small schools from Phase 1, with 168 respondents. Data were collected using model implementation manuals, operational assessment forms, satisfaction surveys, and appropriateness and usefulness assessment forms. Means and standard deviations were used for data analysis.

The research findings indicated that the developed model, named the APDCA Promoting and Monitoring Model, comprised five key components: (1) Model principles, (2) Model objectives, (3) Promotion and monitoring system, (4) Model evaluation guidelines, and (5) Success factors for implementation. The model met quality standards in terms of accuracy, feasibility, appropriateness, and usefulness at a high level.