THE MODEL OF DEVELOPING VISUAL ARTS UP SKILLS FOR A NON-CREDENTIAL ART TEACHER IN PRIMARY SCHOOL GRADE 4-6

Abstract

The objectives of this research are as follows: (1) to study current and desired conditions for teaching visual arts skills for non-credential art teachers in primary school, grades 4-6; (2) to create a model of developing visual arts upskills; and (3) to study the effectiveness and certify a model of developing visual arts upskills. The sample group were teachers or educational staff who graduated in different fields. There are 390 people teaching the visual arts in primary schools nationwide and under the authority of the Office of Primary Educational Service Area Office. The tools used to collect data are questionnaires, interview forms, and data recording forms. Group discussion by focus group analyzed data by frequency distribution, finding percentage, mean, standard deviation and PNI Modified index value. The development elements were in this order, as follows: creation experience,  conceptualization, knowledge creation in terms of demonstration and application, and it was found that the guidelines for developing the teaching skills of art teachers were artistic skills, art knowledge, artistic identity, and the behavior of art teachers. It was passed by experts to evaluate the model with seven components: (1) name of the model; (2) model for development; (3) components of the teaching skills of art teachers; (4) components of art teachers and learning in the 21st century; and (5) components of pictures. The context of the teacher should be considered to determine a time frame for development. Executives should focus on development through models that are appropriate for each area. In order to achieve the most efficient and effective development, and knowledge should be managed continuously and technology used to support teaching and learning.