A Study of the Competency of Pre-Service Mathematics Teachers at Phetchabun Rajabhat University

Abstract

The objectives of this research are 1) to study the competency of pre-service mathematics teachers at Phetchabun Rajabhat University and 2) to study guidelines for developing the competency of pre-service mathematics teachers at Phetchabun Rajabhat University. The sample group consisted of 144 pre-service mathematics teachers. The sample size was determined according to Krejcie & Morgan's table and stratified sampling was used and the interview contributors were teachers and lecturer, 3 people in total. The research tools used were questionnaires and interviews. The results of the research found that 1) The competencies of pre-service mathematics teachers Phetchabun Rajabhat University was at the Practitioner level with a mean of 2.81 and a standard deviation of 0.78 and 2) the guidelines for developing the competencies of pre-service mathematics teacher that should be promoted in each area as follows: Knowledge: Knowledge issues and understanding of teaching, including the content of what they will teach thoroughly. In addition, the issue of the ability to find the needs and strengths of the learners should be promoted to help the learners learn better. The ability to manage the learners should also be encouraged so that the learners can learn and connect knowledge. Finally, the issue of valuing things should be promoted that make learners unique in themselves, and having the spirit of being a teacher.