Needs Assessment for the Development of Teachers’ Soft Skills in the Sattabongkot School Cluster under the Secondary Educational Service Area Office, Pathum Thani

Abstract

          The objectives of this research were to: 1) examine the current and desirable states of teachers’ soft skills; 2) assess the priority needs for developing these skills; and 3) propose guidelines for soft skills development for teachers in the Sattabongkot Consortium under the Secondary Educational Service Area Office Pathum Thani. The sample consisted of 195 teachers. The research instrument was a questionnaire. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and the Priority Needs Index.

           The research findings were as follows: 1) The overall current level of teachers’ soft skills was high, whereas the overall desirable level was highest. 2) Regarding priority development needs, the aspect with the highest index was time management, followed by work ethics and positive attitude, respectively. 3) The proposed guidelines for soft skills development emphasized reforming work systems through innovation to enhance effective time management, establishing an ecosystem conducive to sustaining work ethics, and cultivating a growth mindset to promote adaptability.