Development of Teacher Competency Model based on Buddhadhamma Principles for Teachers in Primary Schools under Bangkok Metropolitan Administration

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to study the components of the teacher competency based on Buddhadhamma Principles, to develop a model of teacher competency based on Buddhadhamma Principles, and to propose a model of teacher competency based on Buddhadhamma Principles for teachers in primary schools under Bangkok Metropolitan Administration. Multiphase mixed methods research was designed and was divided into 3 phases. Phase 1 was qualitative research; the key informant was School administrators of 9 people and the target group in focus group discussion of 9 experts and were selected by purposive sampling. Data was analyzed by using analytic induction. Phases 2-3 used quantitative research, the sample group of 50 people was obtained by using two-stage random sampling, data analysis using descriptive statistics, and research hypothesis testing by checking the validity of the structural equation model. The results of the research showed that: 1) The components of the competency of being a teacher based on Buddhadhamma Principles of the teachers of primary schools under the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration were important factors, and there was a causal relationship consisting of 1) the characteristics of the teachers, 2) development of teachers' knowledge, and 3) pedagogical knowledge of teaching. 2) A model of teacher competency according to Buddhist principles of teachers of primary schools under Bangkok was developed. There were components that were important factors and showed a causal relationship. Results that will lead to Bhavana IV and Bhavit IV of educational institution administrators consisted of 1) teachers' characteristics in 5 areas, 2) teachers' knowledge development in 5 areas, 3) pedagogical knowledge of teaching in 5 areas, 4) prayers 4 aspects, and 5) four aspects of life, and the results of the examination found that possible be accurate. 3) A model of teacher competency based on Buddhadhamma Principles for teachers in primary schools under Bangkok Metropolitan Administration was proposed as a causal relationship model. It was consistent with the empirical data (Chi-square = 198.68, df = 210, p = 0.702, RMR = 0.000). Teachers’ characteristics, teacher knowledge development and pedagogical knowledge of teaching were able to promote the competence of a teacher through Bhavana IV and Bhavit IV.