Development of A Non-Formal Educational Model to Enhance Competencies of Teachers at Community Learning Center

Abstract

This research studies the development of a non-formal education model to improve competencies of teachers at community learning centers, where competencies can be categorized into learning management competency, student development competency and classroom management competency. The main objectives of this research are 1.) To analyze the problems and needs for improving competencies of teachers at the community learning centers. 2.) To develop the non-formal education model based on the concepts of Self-directed Learning and Accelerated Learning that are designed for improving the teachers‟ competencies. 3.) To study the results from applying the non-formal education model. 4.) To analyze factors that support and factors that obstruct the usage of a developed learning model.

The research also utilizes techniques from Descriptive Statistics, Content Analysis, Quasi-experimental designs Parameter and Non-Parameter statistical analysis. According to the Critical Event Model, the research is divided into 4 phases, as follows: Phase 1: Analyzing the problems and requirements in teachers "competencies development at community learning centers. This follows step 1 to step 4 in the Critical Event Model. Phase 2: Developing a non-formal education model based on Self-Directed Learning and Accelerated Learning for teachers" competencies development at community learning centers. This follows step 5 to step 7 in the Critical Event Model. Phase 3: Studying results from applying the non-formal education model. This follows step 8 in the Critical Event Model and refers to training of ACCELERATE model synthesized by the researcher. This phase includes 100 hours of training execution. Phase 4: Analyzing supporting and obstructing factors to the usage of a developed learning model.

Expected benefits are 1) The body of knowledge and information on the problems and requirements of teachers "competencies development at community learning centers. 2) A non-formal education model based on Self-Directed Learning and Accelerated Learning for teachers" competencies development at the community learning centers. 3) Concepts of developing a model for effective training to improve competencies of teachers at community learning centers. 4) A prototype of training program to improve competencies of the teachers to be able to organize non-formal and informal education for adult learners at community learning centers.