A MODEL OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THAILAND 4.0 POLICY IN A SCHOOL

Abstract

The objectives were to; analyze the factors of the implementation of the Thailand 4.0 policy on the ability to use technology in Phanthainorasinghwittaya School; assess the effectiveness of the implementation of the Thailand 4.0 policy on the ability to use technology in the school; and synthesize a model of the implementation of the Thailand 4.0 policy on the ability to use technology in that school. This study employed a mixed-method approach combining both qualitative and quantitative methods. In the qualitative part, the data were collected through in-depth interviews and non-participant observations. The key informants consisted of a school director and teachers, totaling nine persons. The data were analyzed by a thematic analysis. In the quantitative part, the data were collected by a questionnaire. The samples consisted of 241 students in all levels of the school. The statistics used in analysis consisted of frequency, percentage, and mean. Results revealed that; the implementation of the Thailand 4.0 policy on the ability to use technology consisted of four factors, namely; organizational structure, personnel, place for technology service, and technology materials; the effectiveness was at a level of success; a model of policy implementation consisted of four elements, namely; an organizational structure with planning and coordination supporting student development, adequate personnel possessing skills in improving learners’ competencies, adequate and standardized technology facilities, and sufficient technological materials.