Development of Integrated Learning Unit Competencies Media Literacy Using Professional Learning Community for Students of Bachelor of Education Program, Chaiyaphum Rajabhat University

Abstract

Background and Aims: Media literacy is an important concept of education in the 21st century. Media literacy in accordance with the guidelines of the professional learning community to develop children and youth to be able to effectively immunize themselves and those around them. Therefore, it is necessary for teacher professional students to be developed. The objectives of this research were: 1) to develop the competency in designing integrated media literacy learning units using Professional Learning Communities (PLC) for pre-service teachers at Chaiyaphum Rajabhat University, and 2) to evaluate the competency in designing integrated media literacy learning units using PLC for pre-service teachers at Chaiyaphum Rajabhat University. The sample was a group of 48 third-year students majoring in Elementary Education, selected by cluster sampling.

Methodology: The research instruments included: 1) a questionnaire assessing the current conditions, issues, and needs for developing the competency in designing integrated media literacy learning units using PLC, employing a 5-point Likert scale; 2) a manual for designing integrated media literacy learning units using PLC; 3) a multiple-choice test with 30 items measuring knowledge of integrated media literacy learning unit design using PLC; 4) a skills assessment for designing integrated media literacy learning units using PLC, also utilizing a 5-point Likert scale; and 5) a satisfaction questionnaire concerning the development activities for designing integrated media literacy learning units using PLC, measured on a 5-point Likert scale with 10 items. Statistical methods included percentage, mean, standard deviation, and t-test for dependent samples.

Results: (1) The current conditions and issues were at a high level, while the need for development was at the highest level. (2) The students' post-activity knowledge scores were significantly higher than pre-activity scores at the .01 level of significance. The overall skill in designing integrated media literacy learning units using PLC was rated at the highest level, and satisfaction with the competency development activities was also at the highest level.

Conclusion: The competency in designing integrated media literacy learning units using Professional Learning Communities (PLC) of pre-service teachers has increased in all aspects.