GUIDELINES FOR DEVELOPING TEACHERS’ DIGITAL COMPETENCY UNDER PHRA NAKHON SI AYUTTHAYA PRIMARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA OFFICE 1

Abstract

This research aimed to; 1) examine the level of the digital competencies of teacher’s under the Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Primary Educational Service Area Office 1; 2) compare teachers’ digital competencies based on gender, age, and educational level; and 3) explore guidelines for developing the teachers’ digital competencies. The sample consisted of 184 early childhood teachers under the Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Primary Educational Service Area Office 1, selected through simple random sampling. The research instruments included a five-point rating scale questionnaire and open-ended interview forms. The data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), When statistically significant differences were found, pairwise comparisons were conducted using the Scheffé method (Post Hoc Test). Content analysis was also employed..

The research findings revealed that: 1) The overall digital competence of teachers was at a high level; 2) There was no significant difference in overall digital competence among teachers of different genders and ages, while teachers with different educational levels showed statistically significant differences in digital competence at the .05 level; and 3) The guidelines for developing teachers' digital competence consisted of five areas: Digital literacy, digital adaptability, digital skills, problem-solving skills using digital tools, and learning planning and design skills.