Abstract:
The purposes of this research were to study problems and guidelines for pedagogical development of
teachers at Nakhonrachasima College of Agriculture and Technology and to compare the teachers ,
opinions on pedagogical condition at the college, classified by their experiences and taught subjects. The
population of this research consisted of 65 teachers. The research tool was a questionnaire with the
reliability of .838. The statistics utilized in this study were percentage, mean, standard deviation, and
independent t- test. The research results revealed that:
1. The teachers, opinions on the pedagogical condition was found at a high level.
2. Having compared opinions of the teachers, classifiend by experiences in overall and each aspect, no difference were found in overall and each aspect.
3. Having compared opinions of the teachers, classified by taught subjects, no differences were found in overall and each aspect.
4.Their additional opinions on this issue were as follows: 1) Regarding the teachers, instructional problems, the lesson plans did not go along with the curriculum. Instructional tools were not modern and technology was not used. Adequate budget was not provided for purchasing the instructional materials. Teacher lacked knowledge and understanding of measurement and evaluation methods, and environment was not suitable for learning 2) For recommended guidelines of instructional development, it was discovered that administrators and teachers should set an instructional plan together. Curriculum should be up-to-date and consistent with reality. Teachers should be supported to continue their studies in order to increase their knowledge and skills. Participatory activities with different instructional methods should organized. Modern instructional materials with technology should be provided. School administrators should regularly keep track on evaluating instructional performances, and there should be a room for relaxation or recreation in all school buildings.
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