The Approaches for Teacher Development in Digital Era

Authors

  • Phachara Sinsomros Doctor of Philosophy Program in Educational Administration Innovation College of Innovation Management, Rajamangala University of Technology Rattanakosin
  • Thawatchai Oui-panich Doctor of Philosophy Program in Educational Administration Innovation College of Innovation Management, Rajamangala University of Technology Rattanakosin
  • Chaiwat Prasongsang Doctor of Philosophy Program in Educational Administration Innovation College of Innovation Management, Rajamangala University of Technology Rattanakosin

Keywords:

Teacher Development, Digital Era, Approach

Abstract

The objectives of this article are 1) to study the concept of teacher development and the concept of the digital era, and 2) to present the approaches for teacher development in digital era.

Nowadays, it is impossible to avoid technology in our daily activities such as ordering the food, working, and learning. Technology has become an integral part of our lives. Consequently, self-development has increasingly incorporated technology to enhance its effectiveness. This integration of technology into self-development is particularly evident in the education sector, where it is used to empower teachers with the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to improve their instructional practices and enrich students' learning experiences. There are numerous methods for teacher development in the digital age, ranging from traditional and technology-enhanced approaches that facilitate easier learning. Drawing upon established concepts of teacher development and the digital era to present the approaches for teacher development in digital era as follows: 1) formal self- development, 2) informal self-development, 3) self-directed development, and 4) technology and innovation-driven development.

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2025-12-15

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Sinsomros, P., Oui-panich, T., & Prasongsang, C. (2025). The Approaches for Teacher Development in Digital Era. Business Administration and Management Journal Review, 17(2), 398–411. retrieved from https://so01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/bahcuojs/article/view/279692

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