Factors Affecting the Learning Dynamics of Teachers Under the Office of the Basic Education Commission

Abstract

This study aimed at 1) exploring the online social network use behavior of 414 teachers under the Office of the Basic Education Commission from all regions of Thailand, selected through Yamane formula and divided by cluster random sampling, and 2) examining factors affecting their learning dynamics.  Questionnaires with validity of 0.85 were used to collect data which were later analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation , and stepwise multiple linear regression. The data analysis revealed 11 highest predictive variables as follows: 1) over 10 years of social network use experiences, 2) social network use experiences, 3) master degree holdings, 4) a number of 101-150 friends on social network, 5) abilities in searching for knowledge available in surrounding sources, 6) a number of  201-250 online social network friends, 7) abilities to retrieve knowledge from other sources, 8) one to three times per week of social network use, 9) usage of social network for communicating  with acquaintances, 10) foreign language skills, and 11) arts knowledge and skills.