Journal of Education Khon Kaen University (Graduate Studies Research)

The Discourse of Innovation in Demonstration Elementary School Curriculum: Critical Discourse Analysis

ฺBoonyanuch Thamrongsub — 2024-09-14

This research aimed to conduct a critical discourse analysis of the innovation in the curriculum of a demonstration elementary school. Data were collected from school curriculum documents using a study method from 6 courses and in-depth interviews with six faculty members. The data were analyzed and displayed by an analytical descriptive. This investigation examines through critical discourse analysis (CDA). The results showed that Innovation in the curriculum of a demonstration elementary school is a new method of applying technology. In other words, the thing that improves something already existing to be better. Creation of knowledge, concepts, product creation, innovation, and entrepreneurial thinking for the benefit of teaching or solving problems in teaching currently, bringing creativity concepts, and adapting the knowledge to produce innovations

The Grounded Theory of the Curriculum Implementation of the Intensive English Course (IEC) of laboratory primary school

Warittha Bunthamma — 2024-09-14

This study presented a theoretical conclusion from the curriculum implementation of the laboratory primary school's Intensive English Course (IEC). It is qualitative research to construct a grounded theory. The study used purposive sampling with six key informants. The data was collected by in-depth interview, observation, and note-taking. Then, the data was analyzed with four steps: 1) Open Coding, 2) Axial Coding, 3) Selective Coding, and 4) Developing a theory. The result showed a theoretical conclusion.

(1) The laboratory primary school's Intensive English Course (IEC) performance includes 1.1) Planning: It is collaborative planning between Thai and foreign teachers. 1.2) Doing: Working which support school visions. 1.3) Assessment includes two parts: an assessment of teachers’ performances and students’ assessments. 1.4) Reflection has two parts: the reflection between Thai teachers and foreign teachers and the reflection from teachers to students.

(2) Factors affecting the successful performance were the following: 2.1) Teachers’ role, which worked as a team, self-development, and encouraged students to study. 2.2) Parents who care for students and support the school’s activities. 2.3) Students are eager to learn, and 2.4) School policies that support learning English.

The Development of Taekwondo Blocking Skills Assessment Based on Authentic for Ban Si Chiangmai School Students Udon Thani

Umaporn Pookaew — 2024-09-14

Purpose of this study were to examine validity and reliability of developed Taekwondo blocking skills assessment for Ban Si Chiangmai school students, Udon Thani. Thirty Ban Sri Chiangmai school students (grade 4–6) were purposively selected to participate in this study. The research tool was Taekwondo blocking skills assessment developed by the researchers, consisting of six skills: low block, middle block, inside block, outside block, high block and knife block skill. All participants were measured for Taekwondo blocking skills two times on two non consecutive day. The statistics used in the data analyses were mean, standard deviation, the index of item-objective congruence (IOC) and the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). The results showed acceptable IOC raged from .78–1.00 for each blocking skill. ICC of low block, middle block, inside block, outside block, high block and knife block skill were .913, .848, .861, .922, .871 and .942, respectively, indicated good and excellent reliability. Taekwondo blocking skills assessment developed by researchers was validated and reliable, and feasible for further use in Taekwondo blocking skill test for students.

The Relationship between Instructional Leadership of School Administrators and Teaching Behavior in The 21st Century of Teachers in Schools under The Secondary Educational Service Area Office Songkhla Satun

Tanyaporn Kanchai — 2024-09-14

The objectives of this research were to: 1) study the teaching leadership of school administrators 2) study teaching behavior in the 21st century of teachers 3) study the relationship between teaching leadership of school administrators and teaching behavior in the 21st century of teachers in schools under the secondary educational service area office Songkhla Satun. The sample consisted of 346 teachers in schools under the secondary educational service area office Songkhla Satun. The samples were stratified random sampling. The research tool, general information of the respondents, a questionnaire about instructional leadership of school administrators and teaching behavior in the 21st century of teachers, had a reliability of .91 and .94. The data were analyzed by using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and Pearson’s product moment correlation coefficient. The research found that: 1) Instructional leadership of school administrators under the secondary educational service area office Songkhla Satun, the overall average was at the high level. 2) Teaching behavior in the 21st century of teachers in schools under the secondary educational service area office Songkhla Satun, the overall average was at the high level. 3) The relationship between instructional leadership of school administrators was positive with teaching behavior in the 21st century of school teachersand statistically significant at the .01 level. School administrators with instructional leadership will be able to improve the teaching behavior in the 21st century of teachers in schools.

A study of status quo and factors affecting student’s decision making of perusing to study in Bachelor of Science Education Programme

Jittima Thisuwan — 2024-09-14

Regarding a crisis situation in a university with fewer students enrolled. The aim of this research is to study the status quos and factors that influence student’s decision- making to pursue a higher education in science education programme in five areas: 1) the image of the faculty/university, 2) the curriculum, 3) the teaching facilities and equipment, 4) the atmosphere and environment of the university, and 5) the welfare and service aspects. In order to be an information to plan and improve the programme to attract more students. Survey research was implemented in this research. The participations in the research were secondary school students, bachelor students who study in science education programme, and students who have completed from science education programme. Research instrument was questionnaire which had designed into 2 sections, the first section intended to search about general information of the respondents, the second section was designed to elicit the respondent’s opinions through seven open-ended questions. The total number of respondents was 101 people who were domiciled in northeastern region. Data will be interpreted and categorized regarding qualitative analysis.

Research finding revealed that the most important factors influencing student’s decision making to study in science education programme were passion for science subject and desire to be work in education sector as science teacher. Therefore, students will look for to study in science education programme, which is considered to be an internal factor. Whereas, external factors that influence student’s decision making include attractiveness, reliability of the management and lecturers of the programme following by the reputation of the faculty/university, the atmosphere and environment of the university/faculty, and welfare, services, and the teaching facilities and equipment respectively

The Development of Learning Innovation on Digital Platform Based on Constructivist Theory with Animated Cartoons to Promote Critical Thinking Skills and Learning Achievement of Grade 3 Students

Parichamon Kongchuay — 2024-09-14

This research aims to design and develop a learning innovation on a digital platform based on constructivist theory combined with animation to enhance critical thinking skills and academic achievement of Grade 3 students in the subject of Computational Science, specifically in the unit on using the internet to search for knowledge. The research process is divided into three phases 1) Designing and developing the innovation, 2) Validating the innovation, and 3) Implementing the innovation. Various tools were used, including measurement tools, tests, interviews, and both quantitative and qualitative data analysis. The research findings are as follows 1) The learning innovation consists of six key components problem situations, knowledge repository, cognitive tools, collaborative learning, scaffolding, and consulting. Experts evaluated the internal validity to be very high in all aspects. 2) The critical thinking skills of students after using the innovation were significantly higher than before at the .01 level, indicating that the developed innovation effectively enhances the critical thinking skills of Grade 3 students. 3) The academic achievement of students after using the innovation was significantly higher than before at the .01 level, reflecting the effectiveness of the learning innovation in improving the academic performance of the sample students and 4) The students' overall satisfaction with the learning innovation was at the highest level, with the highest satisfaction in the learning materials, followed by learning support, content, activities, and interaction. The evaluation aspect had the lowest satisfaction, albeit still at a high level.