Enhancing Teachers' Learning to Develop Students to Become Successful Students

Abstract

The aim of this research is to enhance teachers' learning towards developing successful students. It is a research project based on advancements in digital technology and the knowledge-based society of the 21st century. Various international perspectives on developing successful students proposed by experts on the internet have gone under the process for this research and development to create educational innovations that could be used to empower teachers and strengthen their students' learning aligned with the concept of “knowledge and action is power”. It is believed that if teachers have learned something, they can bring the knowledge into practice that empowers students’ learning effectively. The results of this research led to educational innovation called “Online Self – Training Program to Enhance Teachers' Learning to Develop Students to Become Successful Students”. This innovation was evaluated by teachers who had a stake in it, and after experimental research was conducted, it was found to be effective according to the established criteria. This evaluation indicated that the innovation can be disseminated to develop teachers, who aim to develop students’ learning, at Mahamakut Buddhist University, which is the target population for this research project, both in the central and regional campuses.