Overview of the Volunteer Teacher Camp for Rural Development, Faculty of Education, Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University: Developing Teacher Characteristics Through the Volunteer Teacher Camp Activities

Abstract

The Volunteer Teacher Camp for Rural Development, organized by the Faculty of Education, Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University, is an important activity for developing the characteristics of teachers for teacher graduates. It focuses on enhancing both academic and professional skills through a comprehensive process, which includes working with the community, building relationships between schools and communities, cultivating ethics and moral values, and fostering the spirit of teaching. Teacher education students participating in the camp will gain hands-on experience, helping them understand the role and responsibilities of teachers in society, especially in rural and remote areas.

This Volunteer Teacher Camp is implemented systematically, following a step-by-step process that includes planning, operation, monitoring, and evaluation to ensure the effectiveness of the activities and allow for continuous development. Additionally, it brings benefits to the university, the Faculty of Education, and the local community. The activity promotes cooperation between the university and the community, leading to development in various areas such as local education, culture, and economy. The Volunteer Teacher Camp is thus an important tool for developing the characteristics of quality teachers who are ready to respond to societal changes and play a role in creating a good and peaceful society by instilling ethics and moral values in students, enabling them to apply these skills effectively and sustainably in their future careers.