ECT Education and Communication Technology Journal

Effects of Virtual Science Simulation-Based Learning in Online Collaboration Platform on Scientific Inquiry Competency of Lower Secondary Students

2023-06-11T20:33:16+07:00

The objectives of this study were 1) to investigate and to design a learning management system using virtual science simulations on a collaborative online platform in order to enhance the scientific inquiry skills of secondary school students, and 2) to study the effects of virtual science simulations on a collaborative online platform to develop scientific inquiry skills of secondary school students. The data collection tools used in this study were 1) a scientific inquiry skills assessment 2) a checklist for observing inquiring behaviors 3) a questionnaire on attitudes toward scientific inquiry, and 4) an evaluation form of learning outcomes based on students’ work. The study compared the levels of scientific inquiry skills between the experimental group, which learning activities on virtual science simulations with collaborative online platform (n=25), and the control group, which learning activities based on virtual science simulations (n=25). The results of the study found that 1) a learning management system using virtual science simulations on a collaborative online platform to develop scientific inquiry competency, consisting of 6 steps: 1) Concrete experience 2) Simulation briefing 3) Reflective observation & thinking 4) Conceptualization 5) Experimenting and 6) Elaboration. During a period of nine weeks, eighteen phases of data collecting were employed. 2) The results of using the model found that the experimental group had a greater level of scientific inquiry skills than the control group, with a statistical significance of.05. The data analysis was conducted using statistical techniques, including the T-test for independent samples to compare the groups' levels of scientific inquiry skills, and the T-test for dependent samples to compare the pre and post learning levels of scientific inquiry skills within the experimental group.

Developing of an Online Microlearning Training System to Enhance the Basic Computer Knowledge of Teachers at Mater Dei Institute

2023-07-07T19:47:20+07:00

The objectives of this research were 1) to develop an online microlearning training system for basic computer knowledge, 2) to compare basic computer knowledge before and after using the microlearning online training system through the comparison between before and after using online microlearning training system. The sampling group consisted of 42 teachers from Mater Dei institute using volunteer sampling: They self-registered via an internet form. The research instruments were a Basic computer skills assessment questionnaire and post-learning assessment test. The statistic used in this study were percentages, means, standard deviations, t-test dependent, and hypothesis testing between the two related sample groups.

The study revealed that 1) the online microlearning training system for fundamental computer knowledge was developed at a high level that the score was 4.60 from expert evaluations. It indicates that the training method and media were of excellent quality and it could be used. However, improved parts can lead to higher quality. As a result, the training system has been designed to a high standard and is suitable for conducting research. 2) the test showed significant improvement in learning outcomes after training, with pre-training scores (M = 7.66, SD = 1.65) increasing to post-training scores (M = 11.74, SD = 1.38), a significance difference at the .01 level.

Developing Activity Handbook for Chinese Language Camp to Promote Tourism in Chachoengsao Province for Junior High School Students

2023-07-19T21:39:13+07:00

The purposes of this research were 1) to create a Chinese camp activities handbook to promote tourism in Chachoengsao province for students in secondary school at Watsumpathawana School (Bangkaew Phutthaiakan) with an effective criterion of 70/70. 2) to compare the learning achievement of Chinese tourism vocabularies of secondary students at Watsumpathawana School (Bangkaew Phutthaiakan) before and after learning by using the Chinese language camp activity handbook to promote tourism in Chachoengsao province. The research tools used in this study were 1) Chinese camp activities handbook to promote tourism in Chachoengsao province. 2) learning achievement test of Chinese tourism vocabularies in Chachoengsao province.

The research results found that 1) Chinese camp activities handbook to promote tourism in Chachoengsao province had an efficiency of 74.48/73.10, which is higher than the standard of 70/70. 2) learning achievement of Chinese tourism vocabularies after learning with Chinese language camp activity handbook to promote tourism in Chachoengsao province was higher than before at the significant level of .05

The Effects of Active Learning Management through Professional Learning Community for Teaching Internship in a Specific Field 3 Subject for the Third-Year Students: English Program, Rajabhat Rajanagarindra University

2023-07-19T21:49:36+07:00

The purposes of this research were 1) to study learning achievement of
the learners 2) to study the efficiency of active learning management of professional learning community for Teaching Internship in a Specific Field 3 subject 3) to evaluate the model of active learning management and 4) to study the satisfaction of the students towards the model of active learning management. The sampling group was 23 third-year students from the Faculty of Education majoring in English program in the academic year 2022. The research instruments were 1) the learning achievement test 2) the model
of active learning management of professional learning community for Teaching Internship in a Specific Field 3 subject, and 3) satisfaction questionnaires. The results of the study showed that 1) learning achievement of the learners after learning was higher than before learning at the significance level of .05 (2) the efficiency of the model of active learning management was 92.39/94.17 which meet the criteria 90/90 (E1/ E2), (3) the evaluation of the level of model of active learning management was at the highest level. The model consisted of 6 components; planners, co-planners, experts, advisors and quality control advisors, situation for teaching practicum, environment. The steps of the model were analyzing, planning, doing and observing, reflecting, and revise teaching (4) the satisfaction of the students towards the model of active learning management was at the highest level ( = 4.80, S.D. = 0.63)

The Development of Adaptive E-Learning Entitled “Pha-Mee Activities in a Thai Language subject” for Undergraduate Students

2023-08-22T09:12:26+07:00

The objectives of this research were 1) to determine the effective of adapted online lessons on Pha Mee activities in Thai language subject for undergraduate students 2) to study the learning achievement of organizing Pha Mhee activities in Thai subject and 3) to study the satisfaction of the students towards e-learning lessons. The population in this study was 964 undergraduate students in the Thai language department, faculty of Education, Ramkhamhaeng University. The research tools were 1) an adaptive online lesson on organizing Pha Mee activities in Thai subject 2) an achievement test on organizing Pha Mee activities in Thai subject, and 3) a satisfaction questionnaire on the lesson. The statistics used for data analysis were mean, percentage, standard deviation, and t-test. The results showed that 1) the adaptive online lesson on organizing Pha Mee activities in Thai subject efficiency met the efficiency criterion 80/80 2) the full score of learning achievement of the students on Pha Mee activities in Thai subject of the samples was 25. It was found that before learning, the mean score of the students was 16.15, representing 64.60 percent, in the moderate level. The standard deviation was 5.29 and after the study, the mean score of the students was 22.96, representing 91.84 percent, in the highest level. The standard deviation was 2.03. The mean after studying was higher than before studying at the statistically significant at .05, and 3) The mean score of the satisfaction of the learners was 4.87 and the standard deviation was 0.33. The satisfaction was at the highest level.

Developing Digital Lessons on Chinese Vocabulary for Students using Malay Dialects in the Three Southern Border Provinces of Thailand

2023-08-22T13:38:56+07:00

The objectives of this research were 1) to develop digital lessons on Chinese vocabulary for students speaking Malay in the three southern border provinces 2) to study the learning achievement of students before and after studying with digital lessons on Chinese vocabulary and 3) to study students' satisfaction with the digital lessons on Chinese vocabulary. The sampling group consisted of 30 students enrolled in the Chinese language program at three different universities: Yala Rajabhat University, Prince of Songkla University Pattani Campus, and Narathiwat Rajanagarindra University. The research tools were digital lessons on Chinese vocabulary, pre-test and post-test, students’ satisfaction questionnaires. The data were analyzed by efficiency values (E1/E2), mean, standard deviation, and t-test. The results showed that the efficiency of digital lessons on Chinese vocabulary was 83.78/81.44, which is higher than the specified criteria of 80/80. The evaluation of digital lessons on Chinese vocabulary from experts was at a high level, content (mean = 4.53, S.D. = 0.36) and technique (mean = 4.54, S.D. = 0.36) 2) students' learning achievement after learning was significantly higher than before studying with a statistically significant difference at the.05 level. and 3) the students’ satisfaction with the digital lessons on Chinese vocabulary was at the highest level (mean = 4.51, S.D. = 0.16).

The Study and Development of Positive Mindset with Contemporary Training Package for Advisory Teachers in Chachoengsao Province

2024-02-01T10:27:12+07:00

The objectives of this research were 1) to study a positive mindset for advisor teachers in Chachoengsao Province, 2) to develop a contemporary training package to develop a positive mindset for advisor teachers, and 3) to study the effective of contemporary training packages to develop a positive mindset for advisor teachers. The research is divided into 3 phases: phrase 1: to study a positive mindset. The sample group was 400 school counselors in Chachoengsao Province, phrase 2: to develop a contemporary training package to develop a positive mindset for counselors and phrase 3: to study the effective of contemporary training packages to develop a positive mindset for advisor teachers. The sample group was 50 school counselor teachers in Chachoengsao province. They were selected from a purposive random sampling. The research tools used were a measurement form of positive mindset for counselor teachers and a contemporary training package to develop a positive mindset for consult teachers. The statistics used in this study were mean, standard deviation, T-value test and efficiency values E1/E2. The research results found that

The advisor teachers have a high level of positive mindset. The average mean was 4.16. 10 lessons of a contemporary training package to develop a positive mindset for teacher counselors in Chachoengsao Province were 1) orientation 2) exploring a positive mindset 3) changing thoughts 4) giving room for mistakes 5) destiny or fight 6) creating space to grow 7) fulfilling happiness 8) words that change minds 9) developing a positive mindset and 10) final orientation.

The effective of a contemporary training package to developing a positive mindset for advisor teachers in Chachoengsao Province was found that positive mindset scores of advisor teachers participating in a contemporary training package after experimental training was higher than before experimental training

The efficiency value of a contemporary training package to develop a positive mindset for teacher counselors in Chachoengsao Province was 88.95 and 89.77 and its value criteria equaled to effective according to 80/80.

Development of “PLEARN” Model through Podcasts in the Distance Education System

2023-08-22T09:20:10+07:00

This research aimed to 1) develop a teaching and learning “PLEARN” model through podcasts in the distance education system and 2) study the results of teaching and learning “PLEARN” model through podcasts in the distance education system. The sample used in the research were 34 students who enrolled the 16455 Content Creation and Streaming Course in the distance education system, Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University, on the second semester of the academic year 2022, obtained by purposive sampling method. The research tools consisted of 1) the teaching and learning "PLEARN" model through podcasts in the distance education system 2) the learning achievement test from the "PLEARN" learning before and after the treatment, and 3) a questionnaire for assessing student satisfaction towards the teaching and learning “PLEARN” model. The data were analyzed by t-test analysis, means, percentages, and standard deviation.

The research results were as follows: 1) the teaching and learning "PLEARN" model through podcasts in the distance education system consisted of six components are to (1) the podcast media, (2) the content, (3) the steps and learning activities, (4) the learners, (5) the instructors and (6) the evaluation. The learning activities consisted of five steps which are (1) the learning from podcast media to education, (2) the stimulating learning (3) the proactive learning, (4) the summarizing learning, and (5) the sharing knowledge. The over all result of the assessment of teaching and learning model of “PLEARN” by the experts in terms of learning application was at the highest level (𝑥̅ = 4.67, SD = 0.58). 2) The results of teaching and learning of “PLEARN” model through podcasts in the distance education system found that: (1) the comparison of mean in teaching and learning “PLEARN” model had the posttest score higher than the pretest score with statistical significance at the level of .05, and (2) the satisfaction assessment results of the sample group of the teaching and learning "PLEARN" model through podcasts was at the highest level (𝑥̅ = 4.53, SD = 0.51).

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2024-06-01T09:53:26+07:00