Effective Management of School Scouting Program by Applying Plan-Do-Check-Act Model

Bandana Gurung, Jitima Wannasri. 2020

Abstract

The purposes of this research were: (1) to study the management of the scouting program in schools under the Central Region, Bhutan, (2) to compare the management of the scouting program in schools under the Central Region, Bhutan as classified by gender of scout leaders and levels of school, and (3) to study the guidelines to enhance the management of the scouting program in schools in Bhutan. The sample for the study comprised 178 scout leaders who worked in schools under the Central Region, Bhutan in 2019. The research instrument was the questionnaire from the literature review and management of the school scouting program. A rating scale of 5 measurement levels was used for the response format. Statistical techniques used for data analyses were frequency, percentage, arithmetic mean, standard deviation, and t-test. This study identified the importance of the school scouting program and reports the findings of a mixed-mode study involving the development of guidelines to enhance effective management of the scouting program in schools in Bhutan. Applying the PDCA (Plan-Do- Check and Act) model, the research catered to study the management of scouting program using 178 scout leaders and 4 experts in the field of scouting. The researcher used quantitative and qualitative methods to collect data that were subjected to statistical analyses. The result analyses by the participating scout leaders and experts revealed that guidelines to enhance effective management of the scouting program in schools had been found imperative to strengthen the school scouting program. This study thus made significant contributions to the management of school scouting program literature extending it to the school-based youth programs in the Bhutanese education context and beyond. The findings were as follows: 1. The result showed that the overall level of agreement of the respondents on the management of the scouting program was at an agreed level. 2. The result showed that the overall differences in gender of scout leaders and levels of the schools had no significant difference. 3. The result revealed that guidelines to enhance management of the scouting program in schools had been found imperative to strengthen the school scouting program. The study had profound implications for the development of guidelines with respect to the use of the PDCA (Plan-Do- Check and Act) model for the improvement of the scouting program.

Relevance to Scouting

This study is highly relevant to scouting as it provides a comprehensive examination of the management of the school scouting program in Bhutan, highlighting the crucial role scout leaders play in its effectiveness. By analyzing the program through both quantitative and qualitative methods, and incorporating expert opinions, the research identifies key guidelines for enhancing program management. The application of the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) model demonstrates a systematic approach to improving scouting activities, ensuring that they are well-organized, impactful, and responsive to the needs of students. Furthermore, the findings underscore that effective management of scouting programs is essential for fostering youth development, leadership skills, and school-based engagement, offering valuable insights that can strengthen scouting initiatives not only in Bhutan but in similar educational contexts globally.