DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPETENCY FOR PROFESSIONAL TEACHER INDICATORS OF THE FIFTH YEAR STUDENTS OF THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION CENTRAL GROUP RAJABHAT UNIVERSITY

Abstract

The objectives of this research article were 1) to develop competency indicators of professional teacher of the fifth year students of the Faculty of Education, and 2) to validate the developed model of competency indicators of professional teacher with  empirical data. Mixed methods research was used for research design, namely 1) qualitative research used  documentary study and interviewing 5 experts, and also used document study form and interview form as research tools, and 2) quantitative research used  400 samples from the fifth year students of the Faculty of Education, Rajabhat University, Central region. The research instrument was questionnaires and data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation analysis, and confirmatory factor analysis. Research results revealed that 1) the development of competency indicators for professional teachers which consisted 3 main components and 12 indicators. The first component was 4 indicators of knowledge competency consisted of knowledge in teacher profession, knowledge of content, Knowledge of using technology media, and knowledge to keep up with the changes. The second component was 4 indicators of competency in learning management methodology consisted of learning management skills, creative thinking skills, technological integration skills in learning management, and student reflection skills. The third component was 4 indicators of to be a good teacher competency consisted of good behavior and being good role of model, attentive teaching, have no bias, and have Iddhipada IV. 2) The validity of the model of professional teacher competency by analyzing the second confirmatory factor found that the model fit with empirical data, and analysis results showed that Chi-square=30.85; df = 23; p = 0.08; RMSEA =0 03; GFI = 1.00; AGFI = 0.96.