Developing Diagnostic Tool for Teacher Competencies in Managing Independent Study Courses Through Digital Platform of International Standard Schools

This study aims to develop a digital tool named “S2QEK TOOL” which is a digital platform using Google Forms for developing teachers who teach in independent study curriculum of international standard schools. the sample consisted of 15 informants and 335 middle school teachers from 37 schools under the Chaiyaphum Secondary Educational Service Area Office. The researchers used a design-based method using a design-based approach, including construct maps, design items for the digital tool, outcome space, and quality evaluation using Wright map. Data was analyzed using content analysis, Multidimensional Random Coefficient Logit Model, and Maximum Likelihood Estimation method. The study aimed to improve teacher competencies in managing independent study courses. The findings from the semi-structured interviews with 15 informants revealed that the most effective tool that can be used in assessing's the independent study courses teachers' competency levels is a digital assessment tool. On the other hand, the findings from the 335 the independent study courses teachers' examination results indicated that the teachers' the independent study courses competencies can be categorized into four levels unsatisfactory, basic, proficient, and distinguished levels for the three aspects. According to the examination results, researchers continued to create three construct maps and their scoring guide. In conclusion, the researchers have successfully created the construct maps of each aspect of independent study courses competencies, Skills of knowledge, teaching methods, and abilities to fit the actual context by adopting a scoring guide by referring to the concepts of guidelines for teaching and learning management in international standard schools framework.