การพัฒนาสมรรถนะของครูสถาบันอาชีวศึกษาไทย: Developing Competencies of Vocational Education Teachers in Thailand
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: In the context of a rapidly evolving global landscape characterized by the rise of the knowledge-based economy and accelerated technological advancement, vocational education has emerged as a critical mechanism for cultivating a skilled workforce aligned with the dynamic needs of the labor market. Among the key determinants of successful vocational education is the competence of teachers, who play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality instruction and preparing students for professional careers in increasingly competitive environments. In Thailand, vocational educators are tasked not only with transmitting technical and professional knowledge but also with facilitating hands-on learning, guiding skill development, and fostering the practical competencies required in real-world occupational settings. As such, the systematic development of teacher competencies—encompassing pedagogical knowledge, technical skills, and professional attitudes—is essential for ensuring the effectiveness and relevance of vocational education. Enhancing these competencies is fundamental to improving educational outcomes and sustaining the competitiveness of Thailand’s vocational education system both regionally and globally. Developing the competencies of vocational teachers in vocational institutions in Thailand aims to make vocational education the primary organization that produces and develops skilled individuals to meet quality standards and enter the labor market, especially in industries that are transitioning to technology-driven processes, replacing human labor with machinery. People will be responsible for controlling machinery, focusing on industrial design and high-value creativity. This shift aims to use fewer labor resources with low costs and transform products to focus on technology and innovation, producing high-quality goods with high economic value. This will generate higher income compared to traditional industrial systems. Therefore, it is necessary to train individuals to cope with advanced technology, which will enhance the country's competitiveness. Consequently, vocational teachers need continuous development of knowledge, understanding, practical skills, and positive attitudes, along with serious teaching skills suitable for being key figures in innovative learning. These include learning and innovation skills, information, media and technology skills, and life and career skills, as well as basic competencies and abilities in information technology and communication. These skills should be creatively applied for maximum benefit.
Source: Journal of Mahayana voice
Institution: North Bangkok University
Language: Thai
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7219483887