Abstract
This study aimed to identify effective plans using the Future Search Conference (FSC) approach to enhance the Thai Family Development Centre (FDC) staff in early childhood language promotion through good parenting.  Data from, 55 stakeholders FDC staff, district and local health centres, Child Care Centres (CCCs), and local authorities from 10 villages of rural subdistricts in a central Thai province, Thailand, checked for correctness and analyzed using thematic analysis, alongside field notes from observations, worksheets, videotape records, and photo voice. Results revealed that applying FSC techniques created a common future and successfully helped participants to understand past situations clearly and factors related to the problem. Three key strategies emerged to enhance FDC staff capacity including 1) organising ongoing training workshops to enhance staff knowledge and skills needed to achieve effective work performance, 2) building teamwork and 3) developing staff morale for working.
Highlights
Language development is essential for children's future learning and intelligence
This study aimed to identify effective plans using the Future Search Conference (FSC) approach to enhance the Thai Family Development Centre (FDC) staff in early childhood language promotion through good parenting
The present study aimed to describe how the FSC could be used as a method to plan FDC professional development and to identify and use the empirical data arising from the FSC approach as guidelines to enhance staff capacity in promoting early childhood language learning through good parenting
Summary
Language development is essential for children's future learning and intelligence. The high prevalence of delayed linguistic development is a concern for parents and professionals. Because of the long-term effects of language delay in terms of communication, social and emotional behaviour and future education of children; investing in children is so valuable that we should be aware of and take great care of any such opportunity (Sayre, Devercelli, Neuman, & Wodon, 2015; Nopmaneejamruslert, 2013; Wake et al, 2012; James, 2015). Is the first priority environment that is closest to children (Tran, Luchters, & Fisher, 2016). Several Thai studies revealed that most parents, especially in rural families had inappropriate child rearing (Denduang et al, 2016).
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
