Characteristics of Teachers in Chiang Mai University Demonstration School

Abstract

This investigation was carried out in order to study the characteristics of Chiang Mai University Demonstration School teachers. The study sample consisted of 20 teachers, 600 students and 250 parents. Two different questionnaires were used as quantitative research tools. One surveyed teachers’ characteristics from the experiences of the students and parents. The other surveyed critical ideas of the teachers about their own characteristics. Moreover, the teachers were interviewed in order to check these characteristics with qualitative research methods. The results showed that (1) the opinions of the students, parents and teachers were at moderate levels towards the characteristics of Chiang Mai University Demonstration School teachers, and (2) teachers realized that the roles and responsibilities of professional teachers are issues that they should be concerned with. Moreover, teachers said that they were proud to be a part of Chiang Mai University Demonstration School. However, they had some weaknesses that might affect their ability to teach in, as well as learn from, classes. Therefore, there is a need for policy to encourage the development of teachers’ characteristics under the framework of the Teachers’ Council of Thailand.