The School Climate of Thai Elementary Schools: Multiple Perceptions of Students, Teachers, and Parents

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the multiple perceptions students, teachers, and parents have of the climate of Thai elementary schools and to provide recommendations. The Climate Rating Scale Questionnaire developed by the researchers was used to collect data from a sample of 395 schools. In general, the results indicate that the three groups have a “high” level of positive perceptions of school climate. Two factors are identified that appear to have a strong influence on these perceptions: the National Education Act 1999, and national efforts at educational reform (Round 1, 1999-2008, and Round 2, 2009-2018). In addition, the results indicate a critical need to enhance the “opportunity for self-expression of students” at Thai elementary schools.

Authors

• Wirot Sanrattana, Khon Kaen University

• Forrest W. Parkay, Washington State University

• Mei Wu, Yunnan University

• Praporntip Kunagornpitak, Udon Thani Rajabhat University