Journal of Education Studies

A Comparison of Learning Outcome on Course Life and Environment by Problem Base Learning and Case Study Base Learning

2023-11-24T15:32:10+07:00

The purposes of this research were to compare learning outcome, to explore scientific attitude and to learn inquiry skill on course life and environment by using 2 learning methods which were Problem Based Learning and Case Based Learning. The research samples were 90 bachelor students studying at a government university. They were selected through purposive sampling method. The instruments used in this research were the learning outcome test, the scientific attitude test, and the inquiry skill test. The data were analyzed using an arithmetic mean, standard deviation, and t-test. The research findings could be concluded as follows: 1) The learning outcome of students who learned by case based learning 58.40 higher than students who learned by problem based learning 54.14 at the significant level .05 2) The scientific attitude of students who learned through case based learning 4.54 higher than that of students who learned through problem-based learning 3.11 at the significant level. 05 3) the learning inquiry skill of students who learned by problem based learning 9.24 higher than students who learned by case based learning 7.32 at the significant level .05.

Music Teacher Desirable Characteristics in Non-formal Private Music School: Case Study KPN Music Academy in Samutprakarn Province

2023-10-02T19:41:21+07:00

This research aimed to investigate the perspectives of music teachers regarding the coveted characteristics of non-formal private school music teachers and to formulate recommendations for fostering these qualities among music teaching professionals. The study adopted a case study approach, focusing on KPN Music Academy in Samut Prakan Province. The participants were comprised of music teachers affiliated with three branches of KPN Music Academy in the province, namely KPN JAS Srinakarin, KPN Robinson Samut Prakan, and KPN Mega Bangna, totaling 71 individuals. The research employed a survey instrument incorporating both quantitative and qualitative inquiries. The results showed the following results: 1) Three desirable characteristics include proficiency in music, pedagogical knowledge, and individual personality. Regarding individual characteristics, a positive attitude, friendliness and, above all, adaptability is considered the most important and desirable characteristic. 2) Proposed guidelines for cultivating these characteristics encompassed engagement in specialized topics, participation in online training programs, provision of individualized mentoring, and the orchestration of collaborative activities for teachers, staffs, and administrators to foster mutual understanding. Specifically, the organized content should delve into the psychology of music pedagogy, while guidelines for instruction and curriculum utilization should be established to uphold educational standards within the institutional framework.

The development of the Music Program under The Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC)

2023-11-23T10:13:59+07:00

This research aims to study 1) the history and origin of the Music Program and 2) the curriculums and standard of the music classroom project operated by the Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC). The Music Program promote talent learners in music at secondary level. Qualitative research method has been used for this study. Emphasis is placed on studying documents and interview. The results showed that the project originated from the development of music teaching in the three southern border provinces in 2017. Later, the idea was expanded to other schools across the country. Currently, there are 19 schools in the program. (Thai music program and Western music program). The school’s curriculum is developed based on their readiness and strength according to the framework of the Basic Education Core Curriculum, 2008. The structure of the program consists of 1) Music Skills 2) Music Theory and 3) Music Technology. The student standards in the music program consists of: 1) Music Theory, 2) Major Instrument practice, and 3) Music Performance. The curriculum references leaners’ learning outcome with the 2001 Thai Music Professional Standard of in Thai music program and The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) in Western music program.

An Analysis of Improvisation Contents and Teaching Approach in Piano Method Books for Beginner Students

2023-10-02T19:55:02+07:00

The purposes of this study were to analyze improvisation contents and teaching approaches in piano methodology books and activity books for beginner students.
The research methodology employed qualitative research by using documentary analysis collected three method books and activity books including 1) Improvisation Workbook G.9 2) Performance Jams and 3) The Penta Adventure. The qualitative data analysis and content analysis revealed two topics 1) content: music elements, focus of the content, and the order of teaching 2) teaching approach: facilitating cognitive ability and creativity. Findings were presented according to the two types of approaches: the first one focuses on melodic improvisation and the second that focuses on harmonic improvisation.

The Study of Online Assessment for Research Skills of Higher Education, Faculty of Education, Ramkhamhaeng University

2024-01-23T10:24:59+07:00

Research skills are crucial for students in higher education as they play a pivotal role in fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and the ability to contribute to the creation and development of new knowledge or innovation. The shift to the new normal, which includes changes in teaching and learning arrangements, requires adjustments in how research skills are taught, practiced, and evaluated. Here are some considerations for adapting to the evolving educational landscape. This study aimed to 1) investigate the conditions affecting the research skills of tertiary students 2) examine an online assessment model of the research skills of higher education students, and 3) study the appropriateness and feasibility of the online assessment model for the research skills of undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in research subjects, Faculty of Education of Ramkhamhaeng University. The target group of this research is There are 576 undergraduate students and 10 master's students, totaling 586 students, studying research subjects. The research tools include: Questionnaire about research conditions, interview form, e-assessment usability evaluation form, and feasibility and suitability evaluation form for online assessment of research skills.

The research findings were as follows: 1) showed that most students had a high level of research skill. The mean ranged from 3.97 to 4.52, and the overall mean was at a high level. 2) A study of the online assessment model including Edpuzzle, Mentimeter, and Classkick, which are referred to as online assessment systems, or e-Assessment. The results of the evaluation of the use of the online assessment system e-Assessment on a total of 20 tertiary was shown to be at a very good level. 3) Regarding the appropriateness and feasibility of the online assessment model for research skills, it was found that the question of "appropriateness", the item with the highest average score was "Can be used by many users and can work together as a group or team." As for "Feasibility", it was found that "Can be used by many users and can work together as a group or team," and "Can provide feedback at any time and can be done continuously,". The results of this research can indeed serve as valuable information for the development of students' research skills and as a guide for evaluating online knowledge and other skills in subsequent courses.

The Relationship between using Empowerment of School Administrators and Job Motivation of Teachers under the Secondary Educational Service Area Office Bangkok 1

2023-12-12T12:02:16+07:00

The purposes of this research were to: 1) study the use of empowerment by school administrators and the job motivation of teachers, and 2) examine the relationship between the use of empowerment by school administrators and job motivation of teachers working under the Secondary Educational Service Area Office Bangkok 1. The study employed a survey research design with population consisting of 320 teachers in academic year 2022. The samples were categorized using Cohen’s sample size, and were selected by multi-stage random sampling. The instrument was a questionnaire with a reliability of 0.975. Mean, standard deviation, and Pearson’s product moment correlation coefficient were used to analyze the data. The findings revealed that: 1) the overall empowerment of school administrators and job motivation of teachers were at a high level, and 2) the relationship between using empowerment by school administrators and job motivation of teachers was positively correlated at the highest level with a significance level of .01.

The Development of Pronunciation Skills Using Task-based Instruction and Case Studies for Undergraduate Students

2024-01-28T21:27:16+07:00

The current research endeavor aims to develop a task-based instruction along with the presentation of case studies and to study the effects of a task-based instruction and case studies on the pronunciation abilities of undergraduate students. The sample consists of 16 students at Rajabhat University. The research tools include a task-based instruction plan along with six case studies. The data was collected using a reporters’ ability assessment and analyzed quantitatively using an average, a standard deviation, and a t-test. Also, the data was analyzed qualitatively using a descriptive analysis. The results reveal that: There are three steps of the instruction development beginning with studying case studies and preparation for implementation, followed by synthesizing knowledge and implementation, post-implementation and transfer of knowledge. The data was assessed using rubrics with different three criteria including pronunciation, non-verbal communication, and reporters’ voice. The students’ ability to pronounce is higher after the instruction than before with a statistical significance of .05.

The Development of a Mobile Game Application to Promote the Persistence of HSK Level 2 Vocabulary for Grade 11 Students

2024-03-20T21:59:50+07:00

The purposes of this research were to 1) develop and determine the quality of a mobile game application 2) compare the learning achievements before and after learning using the game 3) study the memory retention of Chinese words from using the game and 4) study the satisfaction of the students towards the mobile game application. The sample group consisted of 25 students. Achievement was measured via a vocabulary retention test, a satisfaction questionnaire. The statistics used for analysis were mean, standard deviation, t-test, dependent samples, One-Way ANOVA, percentages.

The results of this research were as follows: 1) The content quality of the game applications was found to be at a very good level (M= 4.60, SD= 0.61), the technical aspect was also determined to be at a good level (M= 4.27, SD= 0.45) at the .05 level of statistical significance. In terms of persistence in memorizing words, it was found that both after learning and after learning for 7 days, students’ scores were not significantly different. However, when analyzing students’ retention in memorizing words, it was found that the students' scores were significantly different when testing after 7 days of study and after 30 days of study. The average vocabulary memorization of students after 7 days of study decreased by no more than 10% equal to 9.88 and the average after 30 days decreased by no more than 30% equal to 12.32 Student satisfaction with the game application was also at a high level (M= 4.38, SD= 0.08)

Online Student-Centered Learning and Assessment During the COVID-19 Pandemic Through Perspectives of Higher Education Teachers and Students

2024-01-31T10:24:48+07:00

This study aimed to 1) analyze student-centered learning and assessment of higher education teachers and students during the COVID-19 pandemic as well as their ability to meet learning objectives, and 2) compare the online learning efficiency of students with four psychological attributes, consisting of student-teacher engagement, online learning characteristics, self-directed learning, and self-assessment. The sample included 1,409 university students and 274 teachers. The research instrument was a student-centered online learning and assessment scale. Data were analyzed via descriptive statistics and a chi-squared test. The results revealed that the sample struggled with unstable Internet or WIFI connection, a lack of technological devices, and ineffective performance in learning. While students perceived themselves as being able to self-learn, teachers primarily used lectures on online platforms. Along with attendance, students perceived that teacher used testing for assessment, while teachers used task assignments. Compared to a traditional classroom, students also believed that their knowledge and skills acquired through online learning were lower, while their attribute was maintained. Students with a high level of the four psychological attributes indicated a better perception of online learning efficiency at the .05 level of significance.

A Study of Learning Management Conditions in Technology to Enhance the Creative Thinking Ability of Students with a Hearing Impairment

2024-02-25T21:31:56+07:00

The purpose of this study was to study the problems and needs of learning management conditions in enhancing creative thinking among students with a hearing impairment. The study only included ninety-nine participants of the eleven schools in school for the deaf that used multi-stage sampling, including both specific and purposive sampling. The main instrument used was the questionnaire on the learning management conditions and data were analyzed and presented using frequency analysis, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The results of this study indicated that the learning management conditions to enhance creative thinking among hearing impaired students are as follows: the actual condition was found to be at a high level (M = 3.72,
SD = 0.56), and the expected condition was found to be at the highest level (M = 4.61, SD = 0.36).

Learning Management Based on Murdoch Integrated Approach (MIA) with Graphic Organizers to Develop English Reading Comprehension Ability of Grade 3 Students

2024-02-17T12:22:31+07:00

The purposes of this research were to: 1) compare the students’ English reading comprehension abilities between before and after learning management, 2) compare the students’ English reading comprehension abilities after learning management with the criteria of 70%, and 3) study the students’ satisfaction on learning management based on Murdoch Integrated Approach (MIA) with graphic organizers. The sample group is comprised of 26 grade 3 students at Thesaban 3 (Wat Sala Huayang) in the first semester of the academic year 2023, by using cluster random sampling. The research instruments consisted of 1) 5 lesson plans in English subject, unit 2 My hometown, the topic is Places, 2) an English reading comprehension ability test, 4 Multiple choices, 20 questions. and 3) the students’ satisfaction questionnaire, It is a roughly 5-point Likert scale. The statistics used in the data analysis were mean (M), standard deviation (SD), and t-test.

The results of this research showed that: 1) the English reading comprehension abilities of students after learning management based on Murdoch Integrated Approach (MIA) with graphic organizers was higher than before learning management with statistically significant at the .05 level, 2) the English reading comprehension abilities of students after learning management was higher than the criteria of 70% with statistically significant at the .05 level, and 3) the students’ satisfaction on learning management was at a high level.

Effects of Enhancing the Design Thinking Abilities of Preschoolers by Using a Three-Dimensional Creative Arts Activities Organized with the Loose Parts Concept

2024-03-21T11:48:29+07:00

The purposes of this research were to: (1) study the effectiveness index of lesson plans using three-dimensional creative arts activities organized with the loose parts concept, and
(2) compare the design thinking abilities of preschool children before and after the experiment. The research participants consisted of 20 preschoolers aged 4-5 years by cluster random sampling. Each 45-minute experimental session was executed five times a week for a total period of six weeks. The lesson plans were implemented through four main phases: 1) a warm-up and problem-definition scenario, 2) exploration and goal-setting, 3) implementation of activities and creation of artwork, and 4) summary and reflection. The research instrument used was a lesson plan of three-dimensional creative arts activities organized with the loose parts concept and a performance rubric for the preschoolers’ design thinking abilities. Statistical analyzed using an effectiveness index, mean, standard deviation, and t-test. The major findings were as follows: 1) the effectiveness index of the lesson plans was equal to 0.7099, indicating that the participants showed a 70.99 percent improvement in their design thinking abilities; and 2) the design thinking abilities of preschoolers after the experiment were significantly higher than before the experiment at the .05 level of significance. The results of this research indicate that using a three-dimensional creative arts activities organized with the loose parts concept can enhance the design thinking abilities of preschoolers.

The Development of Learning Management Using the ADDIE Model to Enhance Strong Citizen Capacity Through a Capacity Curriculum in Lower Secondary School Students (S3) Under the Office of the Basic Education Commission

2024-02-25T21:18:32+07:00

The aims were to 1) study specific behaviors of active citizens in competency-based education, 2) develop learning management using the ADDIE model to enhance strong citizen capacity, and 3) study the effectiveness of learning management. This research used a curriculum development method. The sample used in the research consisted of 10 social studies teachers and 30 lower secondary school students (S3) and survey research with a selection of volunteers. The methodologies used were surveys and in-depth interviews. The data analysis used statistical data to produce means and percentages, keyword analysis. From the results, it was found that 1) the behaviors of active citizens in competency-based education were being responsible, respecting one’s own and others' rights, respecting the rules and laws, critical social participation, and respecting the diversity of people in society; and 2) learning management of active citizens had three steps, which were as follows: Step 1: Awaken the power of awareness; Step 2: Praise good citizens; and Step 3: Find ways to build discipline to create a modern society based on equality, After the trial, it was observed that the behavioral indicators post-study had shown an improvement.

Study of the Competencies of Cooperative Education Students: A Comparison among Employers, Instructors, and Cooperative Education Students from Prince of Songkla University, Phuket Campus

2024-02-25T21:24:38+07:00

Prince of Songkla University, Phuket Campus, has a policy to promote cooperative education and work-integrated learning, emphasizing the importance of sending students to obtain practical work experience in order to prepare them for the real world. The research objective of this paper is 1) to analyze the evaluation results of cooperative education student from the perspectives of the employers, instructors, and cooperative education students, and 2) to compare three different perspectives on the competencies of cooperative education students. Data was collected by gathering student performance questionnaires from these three groups during the academic year 2022. Questionnaires were verified by professionals and responded by 104 employers, 64 instructors, and 164 students. Statistical analysis was conducted, including frequency distribution, mean calculation, and standard deviation. The research findings indicate that, overall, the cooperative education students' competencies were perceived to be the highest by the instructors, less high by the employers, and lowest by the students themselves. The competencies that showed the most significant development across all perspectives were self-development in soft skills, hard skills, ethical and moral behavior, and adherence to organizational discipline. The area that showed most room for improvement, as perceived by instructors, was in the students' ability to produce comprehensive and advanced reports. There was a consensus between the employers and the instructors that students had stronger development in hard skills than in soft skills. Therefore, it is recommended that the curriculum should focus more in future on enhancing students' soft skills, to better meet the expectations of employers by developing graduates with higher competency and greater potential.

The Development of Online Music Lessons Using a Flipped Classroom on the Principles and Methods of Singing Thai Songs for Elementary School Students

2024-03-19T22:51:19+07:00

The objectives of this research were: 1) to develop and determine the effectiveness of online music lessons using the flipped classroom model; 2) to compare the academic achievement of students before and after learning with online music lessons under the flipped classroom model; and 3) to assess students’ satisfaction with online music lessons using a flipped classroom. This research is pre-experimental research using one group pretest-posttest design. The sample group were 20 sixth grade students from Bannonglee Witthayakhom School in 2023 academic year. The tools used in the research included online music lessons involving the singing of Thai songs, comprising 10 lessons, as well as pre- and post-class tests, a practical skills assessment form, a learning evaluation based on the actual conditions, and a satisfaction assessment. Statistics used in data analysis included mean, standard deviation, t-test, and efficiency test according to the criterion E1/E2 = 80/80. The research results found that: 1) online music lessons using the flipped classroom model had an efficiency of 80.32/83.75, which is in accordance with the specified criteria; 2) post-study achievement learned from online music lessons using the flipped classroom model recorded higher scores than before learning at
a statistically significant level of 0.05; and 3) satisfaction with learning the activities was found to be at a very good level.

Active Learning: Discourse in Education for Student Development

2024-03-19T21:56:47+07:00

Active learning is a concept to develop the quality of education and learners
in the 21^st century, which based on the Progressivism philosophy and Constructivist theory. Active learning was raised and conveyed to create meaning significantly until it became
a discourse of active learning. This discourse is conveyed through the tools in the form of laws, policies, and national strategies to drive and reform education in Thailand into classroom practice. This paper aims to study and present active learning that has been constructed
the meaning into the mainstream discourse of educational quality development and dominates the concept and practice of educators following educational reform and development goals. However, important points were found regarding the active learning discourse, namely the perspective in explaining the meaning and factors affecting
the transmission of discourse that cause misconception. Therefore, when implementing active learning concepts, those involved must have a thorough understanding of the origins and foundations of this concept, which will lead to the development of learners with
the competencies necessary for learning and working context, to be able to live happily, and to lead Thailand towards sustainability, as announced in the discourse.

Development of a BCG economy model-integrated STEM learning activities

2024-03-23T11:14:02+07:00

BCG economy model-integrated STEM education has been widely promoted as
a significant driver of Thai education, with its three dimensions of bioeconomy, circular economy, and green economy serving as the main features of integrated STEM activities in promoting learners’ competencies. This academic article provides a model for BCG economy model-integrated STEM learning activities centered around the theme “The Right Cup! for Valentine’s Day”. The purpose of this BCG model-integrated activity was to create the formulation of a drink which was made from local ingredients. The seven steps of BCG economy model-integrated STEM learning activities include: 1) identifying the problem; 2) familiarizing the nature of innovation; 3) analyzing the potential of innovation in practical use; 4) linking innovation to stakeholders; 5) defining the steps and outcomes throughout the task; 6) testing and evaluating the innovation; and 7) reflecting on the learning for innovation adjustment. These steps promote integration among the learners’ community, economy, and local innovation, ultimately enabling learners to meaningfully apply STEM-BCG to their lives.