A Randomized Evaluation of an On-Site Training for Kindergarten Teachers in Rural Thailand

Weerachart Kilenthong, Sartja Duangchaiyoosook, Wasinee Jantorn and Varunee Khruapradit

No 215, PIER Discussion Papers from Puey Ungphakorn Institute for Economic Research

Abstract: This study evaluates the effectiveness of intensive and hands-on on-site training for preschool teachers using a randomized controlled trial in rural Thailand. The main finding is that the intervention led to an increase in the effectiveness of the classroom in terms of children’s cognitive skills by almost 50 percent relative to the control group. The on-site training intervention is cost-effective, costing 32.7 USD per student. Further investigation reveals that its specificity regarding the teaching approach or curriculum and detailed weekly teaching plans could be critical to its success.

Keywords: Teacher training; Teacher professional development; Early childhood; School readiness; On-site training; Randomized controlled trial (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I21 I25 J24 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 27 pages
Date: 2024-02
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