A STUDY OF LECTURER COMPETENCIES AT MAHAMAKUT BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY IN THE NEW NORMAL

Abstract

The objective of this study was to study and explore the desired and actual competencies of online lecturers during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study employed a quantitative research approach, utilizing a questionnaire as the instrument for data collection from a sample group of 246 undergraduate students, selected through accidental sampling. The data were analyzed using a statistical software package. The statistical methods used for data analysis included frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. Subsequently, the Priority Needs Index Modified (PNI Modified) method was applied for further analysis.

The study found that the overall average of the desired competencies of online lecturers was at the highest level (ค่าเฉลี่ย 4.54 คะแนน), with instructional design for online learning being the most desired competency ( = 4.64). Meanwhile, the overall average of the actual competencies of lecturers was at a high level ( = 4.23), with the ability to guide and support students being the most prominent ( = 4.41). Notably, the competency that requires the most development to reach the desired level is assessment and evaluation (PNI _modified = 0.11).

For policy recommendations for further implementation, lecturers should improve and develop their teaching methods by integrating information technology into the learning process. Additionally, they should collaborate with students in planning lessons and continuously monitor and assess learning outcomes. Furthermore, lecturers must enhance their competencies in assessment and evaluation, as well as their knowledge and skills in information and communication technology.