Guidelines for Developing Teachers' Professionalism in the Digital Age under The Phichit Primary Educational Service Area Office 1

Abstract

This research article aims to (1) study teachers' professionalism in the digital age, and (2) guidelines for teachers' professional development in the digital age under the Phichit Primary Educational Service Area Office 1. The teachers under the Phichit Primary Educational Service Area Office 1, in the academic year 2023, there were 930 people population. The sample size was determined using the Krejcie & Morgan tables to be 274 people, and the sample was selected using stratified random sampling, according to the proportion of teachers in each district. The instrument used in the research are Questionnaire on teachers' professionalism in the digital age under the Phichit Primary Educational Service Area Office 1. Data was analyzed using mean and standard deviation. The key informant was composed of 5 experts who had knowledge and expertise in educational technology. Interviews were used to collect data that was analyzed using content analysis. According to the research, 1) teachers' professionalism in the digital age has been found. There is a high level overall. In regard to professional ethics, it is at the highest level. Information technology has the lowest average. However, it remains at a high level. 2) Guidelines for developing teachers as professional teachers in the digital age. Educational Service Area Office and school directors must focus on assisting teachers in developing their knowledge and skills. By promoting changes in concepts from the original framework and promoting thinking skills which must rely on policies from executives and related agencies, in addition, teachers are encouraged to access digital technology for use in organizing learning. Promoting media application skills and creating a digitally supportive learning environment is important for both teachers and learners, and cultivating morality and ethics to be able to live happily and sustainably in society.