NEEDS ASSESSMENT FOR FACULTY QUALITY ASSURANCE TO PROMOTE THE ACHIEVEMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOMES ACCORDING TO HIGHER EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS STANDARDS OF LECTURER IN THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION, THAILAND NATIONAL SPORTS UNIVERSITY

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to evaluate and compare the Needs Assessment for Faculty Quality Assurance to Promote the Achievement of Learning Outcomes According to Higher Education Qualifications Standards. This study employed a quantitative research methodology. The subjects of 128 were two-stage sampling from lecturer in the Faculty of Education Faculty of Education at the National Sports University for the academic year 2024. The research instrument was a rating scale questionnaire. The data were then analyzed in terms of means, standard deviations, determining needs using the Modified Priority Need Index technique and Independent Samples t-test. The research findings were as follows: 1.) The order of Needs Assessment were: 1.1) Measuring and evaluating student learning outcomes and providing constructive feedback 1.2) Conducting learning activities effectively 1.3) Designing and planning efficient learning activities for students 1.4) Enhancing the learning atmosphere and supporting student learning 1.5) Knowledge in teaching and learning sciences 1.6) Continuous self-development in the teaching profession 1.7) Knowledge in one's own field of study 1.8) Maintaining professional ethics for faculty members 2.) The matrix analysis between the current conditions and the desired conditions revealed that: 2.1) Measuring and evaluating student learning outcomes and providing constructive feedback 2.2) Conducting learning activities effectively 2.3) Designing and planning efficient learning activities for students were below the intersection point of 3.50 3.) Comparing the needs between faculty members teaching professional teaching courses and those teaching major courses showed no statistically significant differences at the 0.05 level in all aspects.