Development of a Surveillance and Early Childhood Development Promotion Model in Child Development Centers in Pang Makha Subdistrict, Khanu Woralaksaburi District, Kamphaeng Phet Province.

Abstract

Abstract
This research employed an Action Research methodology based on the framework of Kemmis and
McTaggart (1988), comprising four phases: Planning, Action, Observation, and Reflection. The objectives were to
study the context and influencing factors, to examine the development process of a surveillance and promotion
model, and to analyze the outcomes and success factors in implementing an early childhood development
surveillance model at the Child Development Center in Pang Makha Subdistrict, Khanu Woralaksaburi District,
Kamphaeng Phet Province. The sample was divided into two groups: local administrators and relevant network
stakeholders, as well as representatives of the community, parents, or guardians. Data was collected using
questionnaires and analyzed by frequency distribution, percentages, ratios, means, and standard deviation,
along with in-depth interviews and group discussions, analyzed through content analysis.
The results indicated that the average knowledge score was 28.72 ± 3.25, attitude score was 10.50 ±
3.05, behavior score was 11.94 ± 3.93, and awareness of the surveillance and promotion model’s
implementation was 9.72 ± 4.60. The early childhood development surveillance and promotion system in Pang
Makha Subdistrict consists of four stages: 1) Planning, including a review of relevant information and guidelines
to develop the screening and promotion system; 2) Action, involving training participants to conduct screenings
and continuously engaging children and parents in development-promoting activities, followed by practical
implementation and initiation of screening activities; 3) Observation, assessing the cooperation and satisfaction
of administrators and practitioners, and observing the learning behaviors of children; and 4) Reflection,
summarizing activities, projects, and encountered issues, which highlighted the system's efficiency in tracking
age-appropriate development. However, some issues arose, such as a lack of parental awareness and
inconvenience in attending surveillance activities. The process outcome showed an 85% satisfaction rate with
the development approach.