Pinnaree Pankhem. Needs in English language use and development for teachers in a public school. Master's Degree(Teaching English as a Foreign Language). Thammasat University. Thammasat University Library. : Thammasat University, 2015.
Needs in English language use and development for teachers in a public school
Abstract:
The ASEAN community has increased the necessity of English language used in ASEAN countries. Thai education also sees the importance of English language and encourages the teachers in schools to develop their English language skills. This study aims to investigate the necessity of English language used by teachers in a public school and their needs in developing English language skills in four aspects: self-directed study, attending English courses, furthering education and school support. Eighty questionnaires were distributed to all teachers who have worked at Wisetchaichan Tanti Wittayapoom School. The data collected from the respondents was analyzed by using descriptive statistics: mean, S.D and percentage. The finding of this study showed that the necessity of English language used among the respondents was at a moderate level. Speaking skill was the most necessary for the respondents. In addition, the respondents needs in developing English language skills were also at a moderate level. The majority of the respondents need to develop their English language skills by self-directed study which was ranked at a high level. From the findings, it points to school principals needing to provide sufficient and effective materials that correspond to the teachers needs for developing their English language skills
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