Abstract

This research aimed to present a comprehensive future model of classroom management tailored to primary schools under the Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC). The study employed a Research and Development (R&D) methodology comprising four distinct phases. Phase 1 investigated current and desired conditions and conducted needs assessments for future classroom management in primary schools. Research instruments comprised five-point Likert scale questionnaires and semi-structured interview protocols. The questionnaire sample consisted of 370 participants, determined using Yamane’s (1973) formula, while the interview cohort included three school administrators recognized for their exemplary practices, selected through purposive sampling. Phase 2 focused on developing and validating the future classroom management model through expert evaluation, with 13 specialists participating in focus group discussions. Data analysis incorporated descriptive statistics (percentages, means, standard deviations), the Modified Priority Needs Index (PNI modified), and content analysis. Phase 3 involved implementing the model at a primary school over a three-month period (January–March 2025). Phase 4 evaluated the model’s effectiveness and stakeholder satisfaction.

Results showed that both current and desired conditions for future classroom management in primary schools received high overall ratings. The modified PNI yielded an overall value of 0.211. The developed model comprises five core components: (1) Principles, (2) Objectives, (3) Operational procedures, which incorporate six elements (future classroom management, creating a flexible learning environment, utilizing digital technology and innovation, creative and integrated learning management, flipped classroom learning management, and connecting classroom learning with the outside world), (4) Model Evaluation, and (5) Success Conditions. Expert assessments rated the model’s appropriateness and feasibility as high. The evaluation of the model’s quality indicated high levels of propriety, feasibility, and usefulness, with stakeholders reporting high satisfaction.

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