The The Results of Research Competencies Developed for Learning Development of Nakhon Sawan Rajabhat University’s Student Teachers

Abstract

This research is aimed at examining the effects of developing research competencies to enhance the current learning of student teachers at Nakhon Sawan Rajabhat University. This study focuses on participants before, during, and after the implementation of the proposed model. The sample consists of 35 fourth-year students enrolled in the Bachelor of Education program during the first semester of the 2024 academic year at the Faculty of Education, Nakhon Sawan Rajabhat University, and were selected through multi-stage sampling. The research instruments include: A research competency development program aimed at enhancing learning, A multiple-choice test with four options consisting of 15 items to assess their acquired knowledge related to research for learning development. A 15-item, 5-point rating scale to evaluate research skills for learning development. A 15-item 5-point rating scale to assess attitudes toward research for learning development, along with a 15-item, 3-point rating scale to evaluate research report. This data was analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and repeated measures and a one-way analysis of these variances. The research results found that Student Teachers demonstrated significantly higher research knowledge and research skills for learning development after implementing the model compared to during and before the implementation, with statistical significance at the .05 level. Additionally, their personal attributes after implementing the model were significantly higher than those before the implementation, also at the .05 level of significance. However, the difference in personal attributes between the post-implementation and during the implementation stages was not statistically significant. Lastly, the evaluation of research report indicated a high level of quality.