The objectives of this research were; 1) to study the state of teaching skills based on Buddhist educational administration of teachers in Border Patrol Police Schools, 2) to develop a model of teaching skills based on Buddhist educational administration of teachers in Border Patrol Police Schools, and 3) to propose the model of teaching skills development based on Buddhist educational administration of teachers in Border Patrol Police Schools. The mixed research methodology was used in the study. The qualitative data were collected from documents, in-depth interviews with 5 school administrators and focus group discussions with 10 experts and then analyzed by content analysis. The quantitative data were collected from 320 samples in Border Patrol Police Schools and 207 school administrators under Border Patrol  Police Schools obtained by multi- stage  random sampling, and then analyzed by percentage, mean, standard deviation, and Priority Needs Index.

The research results found that;

1. The state of teaching skills of teachers in Border Patrol Police Schools, 1) The number of teachers did not cover the teaching loads and mostly their educational backgrounds and qualifications were not relevant to educational career, 2) The teachers lacked of teaching skills and methods, and 3) Teachers’ qualifications and numbers were not relevant to course subjects and numbers of students. Solutions; 1) To recruit the qualified officials to the duty, 2) To arrange training courses in teaching methods and skills for the teachers, 3) To arrange teacher meetings for exchanging ideas, techniques, and methods in teaching and in problem solving, and 4) The teachers should have regular and continuous trainings in teaching and learning process.

2. The development of a model of teaching skills development of teachers in Border Patrol Police Schools based on Buddhist educational administration consisted 4 components; 1) Principle, 2) Objective, 3) Operation process consisting of (1) Teaching skills factor, (2) Teaching skills development method, (3) Skills enhancement activity, and 4) Achievement condition.

3. The result of examination and evaluation of the model of teaching skills based on Buddhist educational administration of teachers in Border Patrol Police Schools was at a high level overall. The highest level was on appropriateness, followed by accuracy, feasibility, and usefulness respectively.

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