Attributes of Young Innovators

Abstract

This article aims to present the attributes of innovators  . The purpose is to reveal and synthesize the attributes of young innovators through the study and review of documents and related research, then use the obtained indicators to create an opinion questionnaire using the opinions of seven experts in order to provide information for clarifying and synthesizing the indicators of the attributes of young innovators. The data collection tool is a questionnaire based on expert opinions about compliance verification and suitability of the attributes of young innovators of students, and after analyzing the consistency index value, an average of suitability and feasibility, the result shows that there are seven indicators of the attributes of young innovators of students as follows. Young innovators are able to: 1) play creatively, 2) be motivated, 3) be observant and be able to see problems, 4) seek knowledge through asking questions, finding answers, and experimenting in order to acquire new knowledge, 5) demonstrate creativity, 6) show commitment and continuous work, and 7) be able to work with others. These indicators are consistent and appropriate. The Index of Item – Objective Congruence (IOC) have 0.83 of total average value and 0.36 of standard deviation. The suitability issues have 3.86 of total average value and 1.44 of standard deviation at a high level.  The result of the seven indicators of Attributes of Young Innovators will take part in an education management program designation in order to develop young innovators’ attributes for students in the future.