Needs Assessment for ICT Skills Development in High Vocational Certificate Student in Business Computer Program under Office of East Vocational Education Commission.

Abstract

This aims of this research are as follows: (1) to study the needs of the students; and (2) to study ways to develop information technology and communication skills. The sampling was performed by dividing the population into provinces, obtained by cluster random sampling, namely Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, Trat, Chachoengsao, Nakhon Nayok, Prachinburi and Sa Kaeo, a total of 6,452 students at 84 educational institutions. This research was a survey study and the population consisted of 363 students in Business Computing at the Higher Vocational Certificate Level in vocational schools under the Office of the Eastern Vocational Education Commission. The research tools were the assessments of the students on the needs and requirements of information technology and communication skills, 5-level rating scale and a paired response model. (Dual-response Format) In order to differentiate between the status quo and the ought to be on different issues, the statistics used in the data analysis were percentage, median, and range, using the Modified Priority Needs Index (PNI Modified) method. And an interview form for teachers as well as school administrators, semi-structured (Semi-structured Interview Protocol) is an open-ended interview with a total of 5 people by selective selection.

The research findings can be summarized as follows

1. In quantitative research the necessities of the first students are the needs of the students ranked first was internet usage skill (PNI Modified = -0.139). The second ranked was online collaboration skill (PNI Modified = -0.148). The third ranked was using word processing programs (PNI Modified=-0.162), respectively.

2. In qualitative research opinions of teachers and administrators of educational institutions. There is an opinion that is consistent with the statistical research results in quantitative research. And respond to the guidelines for the development of skills in information technology and communication with the opinion that 1) School administrators play an important roles in making decisions about school administration with teachers It is necessary to play an important role in the development of elements to support learning. In the context of Internet browsing 2) Educational institutions need to develop their potential both in terms of knowledge and resources to integrate into learning in information and communication technology is important. 3) Learners need to understand, access and know how to develop further. As well as the applicat ion of information and communication technology. To become an important skill from education and achieve maximum efficiency for further study or occupation is important.