Parent’s Perceptions of Thai Secondary School Students regarding French Language Learning for Professional Purposes
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This study aims to explore Thai parents’ perceptions regarding the teaching of French for Specific Purposes (FSP) to high school students. Data were collected from 363 parents of high school French learners across the four regions of Thailand, resulting in a response rate of 94.29%. A mixed-methods approach, integrating both quantitative and qualitative data (through questionnaires and interviews), was employed to gain a multidimensional perspective. Results reveal that most parents have not participated in discussions or shared their opinions on French and FSP teaching in schools (73.55%). They also have not been involved in implementing French and FOS teaching activities (74.10%). However, the majority believe that FSP education at the high school level aligns well with current global changes (80.72%) and that FSP activities in high schools are based on active learning methods (79.34%). In terms of parental efforts to support their children’s French and FSP learning, over half (58.13%) enrolled their children in private courses. Additionally, parents acknowledge that FSP education is beneficial for their children’s future ( = 3.67, SD. = 1.09), particularly in enhancing job prospects (
= 3.66, SD. = 1.09) by potentially increasing future job opportunities, higher earnings (
= 3.66, SD. = 1.09), and broadening their children’s professional outlook (
= 3.66, SD. = 1.09).
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