ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMPETENCE OF THAI SCHOOL TEACHERS
Journal Title: Topics in Economics, Business and Management (EBM) - Year 2017, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
The recent policy of the current Thai government to drive Thailand toward the digital economy ( Thailand 4.0) requires that Thai citizens are capable using English to engage in a myriad of online business activities. However, are Thai teachers ready to help turn this policy into reality? This study investigated Thai teachers’ English language competence and their use of English. A total of 175 Thai teachers self-assessed their English language ability via questionnaires during March and April 2017. The teachers were those from two public schools under the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and in-service teachers taking a course leading to a graduate diploma in teaching profession. Results showed that the majority of Thai teachers rated their English performance as being low, but their need to use English was at an average level. Teachers with BAs and those with MAs did not significantly differ in their English language competence and use. It was also revealed that their English language competence affected their ability to integrate English in other subjects. The majority of Thai teachers expressed their desire to undergo English language training and urged greater support from the government and t he school administration.
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Janpha Thadphoothon
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- EP ID EP412805
- DOI 10.26480/icemi.01.2017.154.156
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