A Survey of Professional Education Competencies of Primary Home Economics Teachers in Northeastern Region.

Abstract

This research is essentially a compilation of general data and the perception of the professional competencies of teacher in the homemaking subjects and handicraft subjects at the elementary education level in the northeastern region of Thailand. 1. Most of the teachers studied were female in the 30-40 years age group, and were holders of bachelors degree in academic disciplines other than home economics. They had to teach both the compulsory and elective subjects in homemaking and handicraft for several class levels. Only 16 percents of teachers were able to teach the laboratory section. 2. For almost all competency item surveyed, the teachers’ perceived competencies were at moderate level. For a few items, the perceived competencies were low in contrast items in which to their in high expected level of competency. 3. In most cases, there was a positive relationship between the age of the teachers and their perception concerning their professional competencies.