Factors Affecting Teacher Digital Competencies Under the Jurisdiction of the Area Office Phetchaburi Primary Education Region 1

Abstract

The purposes of this research were to: 1) Study the level of factors affecting teachers’ digital competence. 2) Study the level of teachers’ digital competence, and 3) Analyze the factors affecting teachers’ digital competence. The sample group consisted of 242 teachers. The research instrument was a five-point rating scale questionnaire with a reliability coefficient of 0.9. The statistical methods used for data analysis were mean, standard deviation, and stepwise multiple regression analysis. The research results were as follows:

            1) The overall level of factors affecting teachers’ digital competence was at the highest level When considered by individual aspects, the mean scores from highest to lowest were as follows: attitude toward the use of technology perceived benefits of technology efficiency of digital technology and motivation.       2) The overall level of teachers’ digital competence was at the highest level When considered by individual aspects, the mean scores from highest to lowest were as follows: teaching and learning management, use of digital resources, assessment, professional management, facilitating learners’ digital competence, and empowering learners. 3) The factors affecting teachers’ digital competence were: attitude toward the use of technology efficiency of digital technology motivation and perceived benefits of technology These factors had a predictive efficiency of 35.30%, and the predictive equation in standardized scores was:

                 _tot =   2.988 + .346X₂   + .142 X₄  + .116 X₁ + .109 X₃

                  _tot =  .477 X₂ + .266 X₄ + .200 X₁  + .168 X₃