Abstract:
The purpose of this research was to evaluate the Primary 1 (Grade 1) integrated curriculum in La-orutis Demonstration School in Nakhon Nayok using CIPP model. The school context, the input factors, the process of curriculum implementation, and the product or the achievement of the curriculum were assessed.
The sample of this research, the total of 230, included the principal of La-orutis Demonstration School in Nakhon Nayok, two heads of academic department, 20 teachers, 95 primary 2-3 (grade 2-3) students, 100 parents, 12 school board members. The research instruments were questionnaires and interview questions. Data were analyzed using percentage, mean, S.D., and content analysis.
The research revealed that school administrators, school personnel, school board members, teachers, parents, and students evaluated the context, the input, the process, and the product of the Primary 1 (Grade 1) integrated curriculum as an appropriate curriculum at a high level. The principal and heads of academic department reflected that the integrated curriculum could lessen redundancies in course contents. It also provided the learners fun learning activities, developed their thinking skills, and encouraged them to solve their everyday problems by themselves. Moreover, the integrated curriculum was compatible with the schools vision, mission statements, and goals. However, students did not have enough time to practice their skills in some skill training courses. In conclusion, the implementation of Primary 1 (Grade 1) integrated curriculum could support the school and the student success. The curriculum could strengthen students thinking skills and reassure that they could solve their everyday problems by themselves.