Army Cadets of Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy’s Key Competencies for Sustainability

Abstract

This research aimed at studying the level and comparing the key competencies for cadet sustainability. The study was about quantitative research and the sample was 150 cadets in academic year 2565 from 2^nd to 4^th class. The cadets had been pursuing bachelor degree of arts in social sciences for development from Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy. Research instruments were questionnaires. Statistic which were frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation was tools for data analysis. One-way analysis of variance (One-Way ANOVA) was for statistical data analysis using a package program to analyze the data. The results showed that the key competencies for the sustainability of cadets comparing the UNESCO Key Competencies for Sustainability, was the highest level. The highest three Key Competencies were system thinking, self-awareness, and collaboration whereas the lowest key competency for sustainability was Normative competency, which was at high level on only one side. Therefore, normative competence should be improved by educational management. This will lead to understanding and reflecting patterns, values, and linking to the Sustainable Development Goals.