The Development Of Learning Skills Needed In 21st Century for Primary Teachers Under The Educational Service Area Office, In The East Region

Abstract

The purposes  of this study were to analyze the needs assessment for developing the 21 century skills for primary teachers, develop a model of the 21^st century skills for primary teachers, and study the effects of using a model of the 21^st century skills for primary teachers under the educational service area office, in the east region. The samples were 320 teachers, and 320 school directors in the east region, 10 experts for in-depth interview, 9 experts for focus group and 25 teachers of Wat nongketyai School. The research instruments for the data collection were questionnaire for practice assessment (Teachers), questionnaire for the needs assessment (Directors), in-depth interview questions, and the assessment for satisfaction of the training. The data were analyzed by using percentage, mean (  ), and standard deviation (SD).

            The results revealed that:

1. The needs assessment for developing the 21 century skills for vocational students were ranked at high level as follows: teaching, ethics, computer, curriculum (information and media literacy, cooperation, teamwork and leadership, and information and communications technology, the critical thinking and problem-solving skills, understanding different cultures and paradigm, and career and learning skills) evaluation and classroom research, and positive discipline.

1. The development of learning skill model of the 21^st century skills for primary teachers under the educational service area office, in the east region consisted of 4 units, including  1) Smart child centered learning. 2) creator and development. 3) creative teaching and learning style   4) professional learning community. They were consistent and appropriate according to expert’s opinions.

1. The level of satisfaction of using the model of the 25 primary teacher from Wat Nongketyai School was at the highest level. The evaluation of the teachers’ report was at  the highest level