Needs and Guidelines for Teachers on Preretirement Learning in Songkhla

Abstract

Abstract

        The purposes of the current research aimed to investigate needs of teachers on preretirement learning, and provide teacher guidelines for learning management of preretirement learning for those who were residing in Songkhla. Data were obtained through questionnaires from 385 teachers who were teaching within Songkhla. 

The research revealed two major aspects. Firstly, opinions towards preretirement learning was given by teachers in Songkhla. The issues of learning need of preretirement were ranked from the highest to the lowest point.  Overall needs of preretirement learning was 3.80.  Regarding individual aspect, every aspect was pronounced a very high level.  The highest level was hygiene, contributing to 4.03 and followed by social activities which was 3.77.  Occupation was the lowest point which was equal to 3.59.  And secondly, the guidelines for learning management of preretirement learning of teachers in Songkhla suggested that an organization should be established to undertake, promote, conducts activities which seniors are allowed to fully participate.  There should be an organization to promote postretirement occupation, hygiene and health care, and social activities.  The retired teachers should be taught how to use the Internet to socialize with their friends of same age.  There should be a funding in collaboration with public sectors and other organizations to provide occupational skills for seniors, along with finding markets for them.