Developing Competencies of New Generation Thai Language Teachers for the Digital Education Revolution

Abstract

The digital technology revolution has created challenges for traditional Thai language teaching methods. Students may lack motivation if teachers remain attached to old teaching methods that lack technology integration, engaging teaching materials, and diverse learning processes. This article presents a model for developing competencies of new-generation Thai language teachers in the digital education era called "COOLTHAISA," which comprises the development process and competencies for new-generation Thai language teachers in digital education. The development process includes digital literacy enhancement, blended learning optimization, multimedia design, game-based learning application, personalized instruction adjustment, digital assessment application, learner data analysis, VR/AR technology implementation, knowledge and best practices sharing, and continuous learning adoption. The competencies of new-generation Thai language teachers in digital education consist of professional adaptation, learning creation machinery, new format transformation, learning transformation through simulation, and permanent learning intelligence. These development processes will help promote the reform of modern Thai language teaching, which is essential to stimulate current learners' interest.