DEVELOPMENT OF A MODEL FOR ENHANCING TEACHERS’ DIGITAL COMPETENCIES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF VOCATIONAL LEARNERS AT SANTAPOL COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY IN THE SECOND SEMESTER OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2024

Abstract

            This research aimed to 1) study the current state and needs of digital technology competence in teaching and learning for teachers to improve the quality of vocational students at Santaphol Technological College, Udonthani 2) develop a model for enhancing teachers' digital competence to improve the quality of vocational students at Santaphol Technological College; and 3) test the developed model for enhancing teachers' digital competence to improve the quality of vocational students at Santaphol Technological College. The target population was 40 teachers at Santaphol Technological College. Data collection tools included questionnaires, evaluation forms, and recording forms. Data was analyzed by using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and needs analysis using the modified PNI index.

The research results showed that 1) the digital competence in teaching and learning for teachers to improve the quality of vocational students at Santaphol Technological College, overall, was at a high level of actual status, at the highest level of desired status, and had a modified needs index. From highest to lowest, the results were as follows: 1) Learning activity organization; 2) Measurement and evaluation of learning outcomes; 3) Planning and design of learning management. 2) The overall digital competency development model for teachers in managing learning to improve the quality of vocational students at Santapol College of Technology was at the highest level (µ = 4.85, s = 0.19). 3) After testing the model, the overall digital competency of teachers in managing learning was at the highest level (µ = 4.71, s = 0.32). Academic achievement and desirable characteristics of students were at an excellent level overall.