The Development of Executive Functions (EF) and Emotional Intelligence (EQ) of Kindergarten 1 Students using High-Scope Concept with 5T Techniques to Create Positive Discipline

Abstract

         The objectives of this research were: (1) to develop executive functions (EF) (2) to develop the emotional intelligence (EQ). Target groups was Kindergarten 1/3 students of Khon Kaen University Demonstration School Kindergarten division, Semester 1, Academic Year 2022, 20 students. The research model is Action Research. The instruments categorized into 3 categories were: 1) The tools used in the operation consisted of a learning experience plan, 12 plans, time 12 hours 2) reflection tools, including (1) teacher’s teaching behavior observation form, (2) instruction records (3) student’s interviewing record (4) Executive functions Assessment (EF) at the end of the cycle (5) Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Assessment at the end of the cycle, assessment tools, including (1) Executive functions Development Assessment (2) Emotional Quotient Assessment. Quantitative data were analysed by the average Standard Deviation and Percentage. The results were found that: 1) 17 students had the scores of Executive functions (EF) that passed the criteria, representing 85.00% of the total students. and the students had an average score of 100.80, a good score, which was higher than the specified criteria. 2) 18 students had Emotional Intelligence (EQ) scores that passed the criteria, representing 90.00 percent of all students. and the students had an average score of 190.00, a good score level, which was higher than the specified criterion.