Necessity Assessment for a Training Course Development for Teaching and Learning Mathematics Based Active learning, for Secondary Mathematics Teachers in 4 Southern Provinces

Abstract

The aim of this study is to 1) examine the challenges associated with teaching mathematics, particularly emphasizing based active learning for secondary mathematics teachers in four southern provinces, 2) assess the need for a training program aimed at enhancing mathematics instruction with a focus on active learning for these teachers, and 3) the importance of Mathematic learning and teaching training based active learning. The study involved a sample of 24 administrators, comprising 8 females, and 73 teachers, including 21 females, during the academic year 2023-2024. The research utilized interview questionnaires and audio recording devices as its primary tools. The statistics used in the research are the mean and the percentile  and t-test as well as interviews by analyzing the data using descriptive analysis. The results of the research found that (1) the teaching-learning management has a high level of need, the average value (X=4.25, S.D = 0.56) with the first priority with a value of (PNI _modified= o.82).  (2) teaching-learning media at high level with an average value of (X=4.36; S.D=0.61) with the second priority with a value of (PNI _modified=0.81). (3) measurement and evaluation at high level with an average value of (X=4.24; S.D=0.68) and in the third importance with the value of (PNI _modified = 0.74). (4) It is curriculum understanding and application with a high level of need for average of (X=4.15; S.D=0.61)  and in the four priority with a value of (PNI _modified=0.68). It is essential to implement a training program aimed at equipping teachers with the skills necessary to enhance their mathematics instruction at the secondary level in Lao PDR.