The Development of Teachers’ Competencies in Developing and Utilizing Technological Innovative Media for Instructional Management at Kapong School Phangnga Primary Educational Service Area Office

Abstract

The objective of this research is 1) investigate the current conditions and needs for developing and utilizing innovative educational technology media among teachers at Kapong School, 2) develop teachers’ competencies in creating and using innovative technology media for instructional purposes, and 3) assess teachers’ satisfaction with the competency development process. The target group comprised six purposively selected teachers. The study employed action research methodology based on the framework of Kemmis and McTaggart. Research instruments included questionnaires, pre- and post-tests, media evaluation forms, and supervision observation forms. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and content analysis. The findings revealed that: 1) the current use of innovative technology media by teachers was at a moderate level ( = 2.95), while the need for development was at a high level ( = 3.80), particularly in the learning activity stage, which showed the highest mean score ( = 4.69)                2) teachers’ competencies in using innovative technology media significantly improved, with mean scores rising from 16.17 before the training to 32.33 after the training, at the .05 significance level. The media developed by teachers were evaluated as being of the highest quality ( = 4.60), especially in terms of content alignment with the curriculum and learning standards ( = 4.67); and 3) teacher satisfaction with the overall competency development process was at the highest level ( =4.65), with the highest satisfaction in the training outcomes ( = 4.70), followed by satisfaction with the trainers, instructional materials, and content.