The Study of Concepts Understanding and Using Competence of Teachers in Educational Innovation and Technology for Teaching Management at Schools of the Unrest Areas of Three Southern Border Provinces of Thailand

Abstract

This research study aimed to determine the understanding of concepts and use of competence of teachers in using educational innovation and technology (EIT) for teaching management. And also, to investigate the internal and external factors effecting teachers for applying EIT to their instructions at schools in the areas of unrest in three southern border provinces (3SBP) of Thailand. Questionnaire and group interview protocols were used. With 87% return rate of completed surveys, it is shown that (1) the level of concepts understanding of teachers in EIT for teaching management was at high, (2) Teachers working in different affiliations have statistically significant in using computer software and computer-based learning for teaching management, and (3) Teachers teaching under the Basic Education Commission school have a higher level of using competence in computer software and computer-based learning than teachers who teach under Islamic private school. Key findings from focus group discussions revealed strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats that effected teachers in applying EIT to their teaching.