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Effects of Using an Instructional Process Based on the Transtheoretical Model on Adversity Quotient Ability Upper Secondary School Student

2023-07-20T10:13:10+07:00

The objectives of this research were to: 1) compare students’ ability to deal with adversity before and after using an instructional process based on the transtheoretical model, and 2) study students’ adversity ability to deal with adversity after using this transtheoretical model. The participants in this study consisted of 40 fourth year Matthayomsuksa students at an extra-large secondary school under the jurisdiction of the Secondary Education Service Area Office, Bangkok 1. The instruments used in this study included a test measuring students’ ability to overcome adversity, observation forms on students’ ability to overcome adversity, learning logs, and lesson plans using an instructional process based on the transtheoretical model. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, t-test, repeated measure ANOVA, and content analysis. The findings showed that: 1) students had higher scores at overcoming adversity after being taught using the instructional process compared to before the teaching at the .05 level of significance, and 2) students’ ability to overcome adversity was improved, both holistically and when categorized by components, after using the instructional process based on the transtheoretical model.

Extensive Reading: A Reading Intervention for Chinese EFL Students with Different Reading Self-Efficacy Levels

2023-07-27T21:40:41+07:00

English language teaching in rural Chinese high schools has not only been methodologically backward, but also impractical in content and approach, it led to distract student motivation, decrease language abilities, and even diminish reading improvement. The purpose of this study was to 1) investigate the effects of extensive reading on the English reading comprehension of Chinese EFL students with low reading self-efficacy; 2) investigate the effects of extensive reading on the English reading comprehension of Chinese EFL students with high reading self-efficacy, and 3) explore Chinese EFL students’ reading self-efficacy after participating in an English extensive reading intervention. Fifty-four Chinese high school students selected by purposive sampling participated in a twelve-week mixed-methods study. The research instruments included (1) an English reading comprehension test; (2) a reading self-efficacy questionnaire; (3) a semi-structured interview, and (4) a reading log. Quantitative data from a paired samples t-test indicated that students with both low and high reading self-efficacy had significant improvements in English reading comprehension at a level of 0.05. The qualitative data also showed that the sense of achievement experienced by the students was also different for each reading self-efficacy group. Recommendations also offered how students with different reading self-efficacy levels efficaciously interacted with the extensive reading intervention.

The Development of the Mathematics Learning Outcome on Equality of Mathayom 2 Students by Using STAD Technique

2023-07-27T21:17:26+07:00

The current research endeavors to develop mathematics learning activities on equality of Mathayom 2 students by using STAD to meet the standard 80/80. Moreover, it aims to compare the mathematics learning outcomes on equality of Mathayom 2 students by using STAD before and after studying. Lastly, its purpose is to study the satisfaction level of Mathayom 2 students on the mathematics learning activities on equality by using STAD. Using random sampling, the sample includes 44 observers, students of an authorized school. Academic year 2022. The research tools include a learning activity plan, tests for Mathematics learning outcomes, and a questionnaire about students’ satisfaction levels. The statistics adopted to analyze the information are the dependent t-test. The research results revealed that the outcome results are considered above standard 85.92/84.77. Next, the comparison of the mathematics learning outcomes before and after studying shows a higher outcome after studying than before, with a statistical significance of .01. Lastly, the overall satisfaction on the mathematics activities is at the highest level with an average of 4.82.

Effects of Instruction Using Rhetorical and Collaborative Writing Approaches on the Creative Writing Abilities of Upper Secondary School Students

2023-07-27T21:36:19+07:00

The objectives of this research were to: 1) compare the creative writing abilities of students before and after using rhetorical and collaborative writing approaches, and 2) study the improvement in the creative writing abilities of students using these approaches. The sampling group consisted of 21 grade 11 students of a large secondary school under the jurisdiction of the Secondary Educational Service Area Office Bangkok 1. The research instruments were an achievement test for evaluating creative writing abilities and lesson plans based on rhetorical and collaborative writing approaches. The data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, t-test, and content analysis. The findings showed that: 1) the students who studied using rhetorical and collaborative writing approaches had average post-test scores, both overall and in terms of four components content, rhetoric, organization of ideas, and awareness of readers, that were significantly higher than their pre-test scores at the .05 level of significance; 2) through analyzing the students’ improvements in creative writing ability from five types of essays, namely essay, perspective writing, 2 types of persuasive writing and argumentative writing the students showed improved creative writing ability after using rhetorical and collaborative writing approaches.

The Development of Multicultural Reading Materials based on Content and Language Integrated Learning for Thai Secondary School Students

2023-07-27T21:18:44+07:00

This study aimed to develop English reading materials including multicultural thematic topics to enhance students’ reading comprehension. The study implemented the six steps of material development and the 4Cs of the Content and Language Integrated Learning framework: Content, Cognition, Communication, and Culture following the reading instruction lesson design. The objectives of this study were 1) to develop Multicultural English Reading Materials based on Content and Language Integrated Learning, 2) to investigate the effectiveness of Multicultural Reading materials based on Content and Language Integrated Learning for Thai secondary school students, and 3) To explore the opinions of students after exploring Multicultural Reading Materials based on Content and Language Integrated Learning for Thai secondary school students. The participants in this study were thirty Grade 12 students at an all-boys government school who were enrolled in an English for Communication class during the first semester of the 2022 academic year. The participants were chosen by using Purposive Sampling. Data collection was conducted in six 50-minute class periods. The research instruments comprised a needs analysis questionnaire, an English reading ability test, and a material evaluation questionnaire. The study found that the designed English reading materials with cultural topics: tourist attractions, clothes, and food and drinks could effectively improve students’ English reading comprehension, and the students who experienced the English reading materials expressed positive opinions.

The Development of Scientific Literacy Using Active Learning Management Activities of Seventh-grade Students on Atmosphere and Weather

2023-07-12T16:47:47+07:00

The purposes of this research were (1) to study the scientific literacy of seventh-grade students during their studies and after using active learning management activities for the subjects of atmosphere and weather. (2) to study the satisfaction of seventh-grade students. The target group is 1/3 classroom (6 people) of seventh-grade students from a large-sized school under the Secondary Educational Service Area Office, Bangkok 2. Data were collected during the second semester of the 2022 academic year. The research data collection instruments were (1) active learning lesson plans; (2) a scientific literacy test, and (3) a questionnaire about active learning management. The collected data were analyzed by number, frequency, arithmetic mean, and standard deviation.

Overall, the results of the research showed that all students had scientific literacy in a very good level regarding the atmosphere and weather. When considering each lesson plan, it was found that in the 1^st and 4^th lesson plan on Atmosphere, Clouds, and Rain, all students obtained a very good scientific literacy level. In the 2^nd Lesson plan, and 3^rd lesson plan on Air Temperature and Humidity, Wind and Air pressure, 83.33% and 66.67% of the students had scientific literacy level in the very good level, respectively. The students were satisfied with the active learning management activities at the highest level (M = 4.75, SD = 0.45).

Development of Climate Change Education Curriculum to Promote Climate Literacy of Lower Secondary School Students

2023-07-27T21:42:39+07:00

The purpose of this research was to develop a climate change education curriculum for lower secondary school students. The participants in this research were: 1) six interviewees from the field of climate change or environmental education, and 2) three curriculum and course document evaluators. The research used a descriptive research methodology. The tools used for the research consisted of 1) an opinion interview form about the climate change education curriculum and 2) an assessment form on the suitability and consistency of the curriculum and course documents. The results showed: 1. A climate change education curriculum should: 1) focus on the dimensions of economy and social and global citizenship, including topics regarding adaptation, mitigation, and climate resilience, 2) utilize a teaching approach that incorporates a situation- and problem-based learning model, and 3) adapt to the context of students in each area to manage learning. 2. The curriculum developed by the researcher consisted of 4 learning units. The assessment of the curriculum showed mean scores at a strongly agreed level (M=2.7, SD=0.29); assessment scores of the course documents from Unit 1 showed mean scores at a moderately agreed level (M=2.47, SD=0.29), while those from Unit 2 showed mean scores at a moderately agreed level (M=2.37, SD=0.22), those from Unit 3 showed mean scores at a strongly agreed level (M=2.67, SD=0.21), and those from Unit 4 showed mean scores at a strongly agreed level (M=2.62, SD=0.34).

EIL Digital Reading Materials for Thai Undergraduate Students

2023-07-27T21:25:56+07:00

This exploratory study aimed to 1) investigate EIL digital reading materials for Thai undergraduate students and 2) explore Thai undergraduate students' perceptions towards EIL digital reading materials. Two hundred and ninety-nine undergraduate students from the aviation business management program participated in this study. The participants, who were aviation business management students, were selected by purposive sampling for the questionnaire. Three participants were selected based on their highest years of experience using digital materials for the semi-structured interview. Results from descriptive statistics of the EIL Digital Reading Materials Questionnaire and thematic analysis of the semi-structured interviews reported that students tended to frequently encounter, engage, and evaluate a variety of EIL digital reading materials. Some sub-reading practices of digital reading were used very frequently, while some were applied on EIL materials at the sometimes level. They almost strongly agreed on their perception toward the use of these EIL digital reading strategies, including encountering, engaging, and evaluating. Implications applied to propose and develop materials for aviation business management instructional practices with an emphasis on reading digital English as an International Language.

Administrators’ Supervisory Skills that Influence the World Class Standard Outcomes of Secondary Schools

2023-07-19T11:05:58+07:00

The objectives of this research were: 1) to study the level of supervision skills of school administrators who have been awarded the world-class standard school award at the secondary level; 2) to study the level of performance of the outcomes of schools that have been awarded the world-class standard school award for secondary education, and 3) to study the supervision skills of school administrators that affect the outcomes of world-class standard secondary schools. The population used in the research was among 280 schools that received the quality award from the Office of the Basic Education Commission for secondary education. The informants are five teachers from each school who perform the duties of school supervisors, namely curriculum, grade level, personnel, policy and planning, and financial management, totaling 810 informants. Research instruments include a 5-level rating scale questionnaire, data analysis using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, correlation coefficient analysis, and enter multiple regression analysis.

The research results showed that 1) executives’ overall level of supervision skills averaged 4.04 at the high level. 2) The performance level of world class standard school outcomes averages 4.89 at the highest level. 3) two skills in executive supervision affect the outcome of world class standard school: personnel management skills and assessment skills.

Enhancing English Writing Ability in Chinese Lower-Secondary Students through Indirect Corrective Feedback and Metalinguistic Corrective Feedback.

2023-11-08T15:39:48+07:00

This study primarily aims to examine the distinct effects of indirect and metalinguistic corrective feedback on the English writing abilities of lower-secondary Chinese students. Additionally, the study seeks to explore students' viewpoints regarding these two types of feedback, focusing on their preferences and comprehension of feedback mechanisms. The participants included 30 Grade 8 students from a public school in Rizhao City, Shandong Province, China. The instruments for collecting data included a pre-test, a post-test, and interview questions. The quantitative results of the two-way repeated-measures ANOVA revealed that the difference between the two types of feedback is insignificant. The interview results revealed that students preferred metalinguistic corrective feedback because it was easier to understand. The research highlights the value of providing different types of corrective feedback to students. Teachers can tailor their feedback based on individual student needs and preferences.

Relationship between Work-Life Balance and Resilience of Early Childhood Teachers

2023-07-27T21:28:03+07:00

The purposes of this research were study the relationship between work-life balance and resilience of early childhood teachers. The sample used in the research was 111 early childhood teachers in teacher vocational experience unit school, faculty of Education Yala Rajabhat University, academic year 2022. The research tools were questionnaires. The data was analyzed by frequency distribution, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and the Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient. The results found; early childhood teachers perceived overall work-life balance at a high level (M = 4.28, S.D. = .574) and perceived overall resilience as normal (M = 3.07, S.D. = .295), and Work-life balance had a statistically significant positive correlation with resilience at the .01 level, having a moderate correlation (r = .325).

Development of Biological Board Game in Immune System to Enhance Critical Thinking Ability for Upper Secondary School Students

2023-07-13T14:32:08+07:00

The objectives of this research were: 1) to investigate the problems and needs associated with using a biology board game on the immune system, 2) to develop a biology board game on the immune system, and 3) to compare the results of using a biology board game on the immune system to promote high school students’ critical thinking abilities. The sample used in this research was divided into two groups: 108 biology teachers and 50 secondary students under the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s Office of Basic Education Commission from multi-stage sampling. Data were collected through a questionnaire and a critical thinking ability test, and were analyzed using mean, percentage, standard deviation, and dependent sample t-test. The research findings were as follows: 1) The majority of biology teachers stated that their school has the required facilities and time available and attach great importance to developing students’ decision-making ability. 2) The biology board game on the immune system that was developed was a negotiation and deduction board game. It contains important components, including the player’s role, the game situation, feedback to the player, and a conclusion. 3) The students’ critical thinking ability scores after using the biology board game were significantly higher than before at the .05 level of confidence.

The Results of Using Gamification and Growth Mindset to Develop English Reading Skills for Elementary Students

2023-07-27T21:10:03+07:00

The objectives of this research were 1) to compare the reading skills of students who received learning activities using gamification concepts with a growth mindset between experimental group students and the control group; 2) to compare reading skills before and after learning activities using gamification concepts with a growth mindset of experimental. The sample group consisted of 67 elementary school fourth-grade students under the Ramkhamheang University Demonstration School Elementary Level, divided into two groups: an experimental group of 31 people and a control group of 36 people. The research tools consisted of reading ability tests and teaching plans for English reading skills by using gaming concepts with a growth mindset. The researcher compared the learning achievement between the experimental group and the control group and compared the learning achievements of the experimental group before and after learning using Mean and Standard Deviation. The research results concluded that

1) The students who managed to learn by using gamification concepts in conjunction with the growth mindset, the experimental group students had reading skills after organizing learning activities by using gamification concepts together with the growth mindset was higher than the control group students.

2) The students who managed to learn by using the concept of gamification in conjunction with the growth mindset had higher reading skills than before the experiment.

State and Problems of Using Professional Learning Community through Lesson Study in Kindergarten under The Bureau of Education Pattaya

2023-07-27T21:34:30+07:00

The purpose of this research was to study the conditions and issues related to the use of professional learning communities through lesson study at the kindergarten level under the Bureau of Education in Pattaya, in three aspects: preparation, implementation, and reflection. The research population consisted of 80 kindergarten teachers. The research instruments used were questionnaires, and data were analyzed using frequency analysis, percentage, and content analysis.

The research findings showed that the problems with professional learning communities through lesson study at the kindergarten level under the Bureau of Education in Pattaya can be summarized as follows: 1) Preparation:, Teachers encountered problems setting goals for collaborative learning management development (37 people), problems related to the exchange of perspectives and experiences, and assessment of learning management for kindergarten-aged children (23 people). 2) Implementation:, Teachers encountered problems with the implementation of plans in learning management (33 people), which is a problem with organizing activities for children to apply knowledge or apply knowledge to give back to society (17 people) 3) Reflection:, Teachers continuously encountered problems in the development of collaborative learning management (27 people), which is a problem in improving the management of learning to be effective (14 people).

Status of Using the Conceptual Framework Theories in the Study of Teaching and Learning Management of Thai Literature

2023-07-27T21:30:06+07:00

This article aims to study the conceptual frameworks and theories used in the study of teaching and learning management in Thai literature. However, it studies only the doctoral theses published during 2010–2020 from the Doctor of Philosophy in Education programme. The study found that all of the theses focused on developing the format or teaching and learning process of Thai literature. They applied 17 different concepts and theories that led to the application and creation of 15 teaching and learning models, aiming to solve problems in teaching and learning Thai literature at all levels in Thailand. Additionally, the models appropriately and efficiently encourage reading competency and 21st-century skills.