Journal of Graduate School Sakon Nakhon Rajabhat University

GUIDELINES FOR DEVELOPING COMMUNITY CAPITAL INNOVATION TO EXPAND THE AREA-BASED DEVELOPMENT IN BO KAEO SUB-DISTRICT

2025-05-06T15:06:01+07:00

This academic article is based on document analysis and the outcomes of an academic service project implementation entitled Study and Development of Community Capital Database Based on Local Wisdom for Community Organization Capacity Development, Bo Kaeo Sub-district, Ban Muang District, Sakon Nakhon Province. This study forms part of a strategic local development project undertaken by Rajabhat Universities for the fiscal year 2025. It employed a purposive approach to selecting fieldwork activities in Sakon Nakhon Province within the Community Development program, with integration into instructional practices. Field operations supported community-based studies and the development of a community capital database based on local wisdom in Bo Kaeo sub-district through participatory approaches. Qualitative tools, including interviews, observations, and small-group discussions were utilized. In addition, the activities aimed to develop skills in processing and packaging herbal food products among Nonna Farmer Groups.

This paper presents the findings of a community-based study that reflects the potential of community capital and analyzes the changing community context of local communities that influences natural capital development model, with a focus on forest resource management and organic or integrated agriculture among Nonna Farmer Groups. The study also highlights the need to strengthen the community’s connection to natural resources and the environment through the expansion of outcomes at all levels, alongside the guidelines for developing innovative to create concrete learning spaces. These include accessible mechanisms that support clearer learning processes, such as knowledge management systems, learning centers or household-level model agricultural plots. Furthermore, enhancing leadership within and across networks, together with the adoption of online communication channels, which are a form formed by the needs to create a shared approach for spatial development.

AI EDUCATIONAL TOOLS: DIGITAL LEARNING IN THE DIGITAL LITERACY DIMENSION FOR PROFESSIONAL TEACHING STUDENTS AT THE HIGHER EDUCATION LEVEL

2025-04-24T14:14:15+07:00

This study aimed: 1) to develop learning activities entitled Artificial Intelligence (AI) educational tools for digital learning in the digital literacy dimension for pre-service teachers in a higher education institution; 2) to compare learning achievement of pre-service teachers before and after learning through the developed learning activities; 3) to investigate the effects after the implementation of the developed learning activities, and 4) to assess satisfaction of pre-service teachers with the developed learning activities. The sample consisted of 25 pre-service teachers from Faculty of Education, Naresuan University. The research instruments consisted of: 1) expert interview forms to establish guidelines for developing learning activities; 2) learning activity plans; 3) learning media; 4) measurement forms assessing digital literacy; 5) learning activity evaluation forms, and 6) questionnaires measuring satisfaction with the developed learning activities.

The research findings revealed that: 1) The learning activities AI educational tools for digital learning in the dimension of digital literacy comprised AI prompt design skills, digital media literacy skills, digital technology (DL) skills for learning AI, essential AI tools, digital media creation and development skills, and the presentation of the activity plans to digital content experts. The overall quality was rated at a very good level ( = 4.63, S.D. =0.53). 2) The comparison results of pre-and post-learning outcomes among pre-service teachers participating in the developed learning activities showed that post-learning scores were significantly higher than pre-learning scores at the .05 level of statistical significance. 3)The overall effectiveness of the developed learning activities was rated at a very good ( = 4.73, S.D.= 0.24). and 4) The pre-service teachers’ satisfaction with the developed learning activities was rated at the highest level ( = 4.57, S.D. = 0.23).

THE DEVELOPMENT OF A GUIDANCE ACTIVITY PACKAGE TO ENHANCE ADOLESCENT STUDENTS’ SKILLS FOR COPING WITH BULLYING: A MIXED METHODS RESEARCH

2025-04-30T14:10:34+07:00

This research aimed 1) to establish guidelines for coping with bullying; 2) to develop and evaluate a guidance activity package to enhance skills for coping with bullying among adolescent students; and 3) to compare adolescent students’ skills of coping with bullying. A mixed-methods approach was employed, beginning with a qualitative phase using semi-structured interviews with eight key informants to establish guidelines for dealing with bullying in schools. This was followed by a quantitative phase involving an experimental group of 20 volunteer Mathayomsuksa 1 students who participated in the package. The research instruments included a guidance activity package aimed at enhancing adolescents’ skills for coping with bullying, a self-assessment questionnaire on students’ coping skills, a coping skills assessment form, and a semi-structured interview. Data analysis was conducted using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and a paired t-test. The findings revealed that: 1) the proposed guidelines for coping with bullying in schools should comprise three core plans: prevention, intervention, and recovery; 2) he guidance activity package designed to enhance adolescents’ skills for coping with bullying was evaluated by five experts and found to be appropriate. The package was structured based on the framework of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), with a total duration of approximately eight hours. It consisted of three modules: a cognitive skills training module (three activities), an emotional skills training module (two activities), and a behavioral skills training module (three activities); and 3) Adolescent students’ skills for coping with bullying after participating in the developed package were higher than those before the intervention at .05 level of significance. These results indicate that the developed guidance activity package effectively enhanced adolescent students’ skills for coping with bullying.

DEVELOPMENT OF LEARNING MANAGEMENT USING MATHEMATICAL MODELS TO PROMOTE MATHEMATICAL CONNECTION ABILITIES ON THE TOPIC OF PYRAMID, CONE, AND SPHERE FOR MATHAYOMSUKSA 3 STUDENTS

2025-04-30T13:36:41+07:00

This qualitative action research aimed: 1) to establish guidelines for learning management using mathematical modeling to enhance mathematical connection abilities on the topic of Pyramids, Cones, and Spheres, and 2) to examine mathematical connection abilities on the topic of Pyramids, Cones, and Spheres among 38 Mathayomsuksa 3 students at a medium-sized secondary school in Uttaradit Province, selected through purposive sampling. The research instruments included lesson plans, activity sheets, reflective teaching logs, and a mathematical connection ability assessment. Data were analyzed using content analysis and triangulated through multiple data sources.

The findings revealed that 1) the guidelines for learning management using mathematical modeling to enhance mathematical connection abilities on the topic of Pyramids, Cones, and Spheres consisted of seven key steps: (1) understanding the problems, (2) simplifying the problems, (3) mathematizing thinking, (4) performing mathematical operations, (5) interpreting results, (6) validating the appropriateness of the solution, and (7) presenting the findings. Furthermore, the study indicated that mathematical modeling activities should be designed to relate to students’ real-life experiences, such as tourism sites and common occupations, and should align with the mathematical content related to pyramids, cones, and spheres. This approach supported students in constructing meaningful mathematical understanding. 2) students showed the greatest improvement in their abilities to connect mathematics with other disciplines, followed by connecting mathematics to real-life contexts. The least development was observed in their ability to connect mathematics within its own content areas. The results of this study serve as a practical guideline for implementing mathematics instruction that effectively enhances students’mathematical connection skills.

NEEDS ASSESSMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT IN SCHOOLS UNDER SAKON NAKHON PRIMARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA OFFICE 3

2025-05-14T09:12:07+07:00

The purposes of this study were: 1) to explore the current and desirable conditions of school environmental management, 2) to assess the needs of school environmental management, and 3) to establish guidelines for developing school environmental management under Primary Educational Service Area Office 3. The study sample consisted of 324 participants, including 92 school administrators and 232 teachers, obtained through multi-stage random sampling. The participants were drawn from schools under Sakon Nakhon Primary Educational Service Area Office 3 during the 2024 academic year, with sample size determined using the Krejcie and Morgan table. The instruments used to collect data comprised the rating scale questionnaires examining current and desirable conditions, with reliability coefficients of 0.98 and 0.97, respectively. Statistics were frequency, mean, standard deviation, and Modified Priority Needs Index.

The findings were as follows: 1) the current condition of school environmental management was rated at a high level overall, whereas the desirable condition was rated the highest level overall; 2) The needs assessment of environmental management in schools under Primary Educational Service Area Office 3, indicated the priority needs index of 0.13 overall, with components ranked as follows: (1) physical environment (0.17), followed by (2) managerial environment (0.15), and 3) the proposed guidelines for school environmental management comprised two components, namely physical environment and managerial environment, which were rated at the highest levels of propriety and feasibility overall.

CHINESE MALAYSIAN IDENTITY IN A MULTICULTURAL CONTEXT

2025-05-15T10:10:40+07:00

This study investigates the development of Chinese identity in Malaysia within the context of a multicultural state, focusing on the period from the major Chinese migration in the 19th century to the post-independence era. A qualitative research methodology was employed, based on the study of literature, historical documents, and academic works. The analysis applies the theoretical frameworks of Situational Ethnicity and Labeling Theory to understand the dynamics of identity formation shaped externally by the state and social structures, as well as internally by the agency of the Chinese community itself.The findings reveal that Chinese identity in Malaysia is not fixed but is a continuously negotiated and evolving process. This is evident across four dimensions: (1) Ethnicity – the Peranakan group displays a hybrid Chinese–Malay identity depending on context; (2) Politics – Chinese identity has shifted from being China-oriented to Malaya-oriented; (3) Religion – Chinese Christians negotiate between traditional culture and new religious beliefs; and (4) Education – Chinese schools serve as sites for reproducing Chinese identity and negotiating with state policies.These findings demonstrate that Chinese identity in Malaysia is shaped by dynamic interactions between individuals, communities, and the state. A comprehensive understanding of this identity thus requires attention to both structural forces and lived experiences.

DEVELOPMENT OF AN ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION MODEL FOR EXCELLENCE TO ENHANCE STUDENT POTENTIAL AT SAKONTHAWAPI SCHOOL

2025-03-28T09:54:03+07:00

The purposes of this research were to develop an academic administration model for excellence to enhance student potential at Sakonthawapi school. The research was conducted in three phases:
Phase I involved investigating the components of academic administration through document analysis and in-depth interviews with nine experts. Phase II focused on developing an academic administration model for excellence to enhance student potential at Sakonthawapi School using the Delphi Technique over three rounds with 17 experts. Phase III entailed implementing the developed model with a sample group comprising 49 participants, including school administrators, teachers, and school board members. Data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, median, and interquartile range.

The findings revealed that the developed model consisted of four main components and 19 sub-components: 1) academic leadership, 2) scope of academic work, 3) academic administration processes, and 4) participation in academic administration. Following the implementation of the model, the effectiveness of academic administration was found to be at the highest level. Stakeholders' satisfaction was also at the highest level. Students’ competencies improved from a high to the highest level, and their average academic achievement met the criterion of 80 percent. These results indicated that the developed model effectively enhanced the quality of academic administration and student potential.

DEVELOPMENT OF PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITIES AND LEARNING ACHIEVEMENT OF MATHAYOMSUKSA 5 STUDENTS ON THE TOPIC OF ELECTRICITY USING STEM EDUCATION LEARNING MANAGEMENT AND MIND MAPPING

2025-05-04T16:21:45+07:00

The purposes of this research were: 1) to develop the lesson plans on the topic of electricity based on STEM education learning management and mind mapping to meet the efficiency of 80/80, 2) to compare students’ problem-solving abilities before and after the intervention, 3) to compare students’ learning achievement before and after the intervention, and 4) examine the student satisfaction with the developed learning management based on STEM education and mind mapping. The sample, obtained through cluster random sampling, consisted of 30 Mathayomsuksa 5 students studying at Phonngamsuksa School under the Secondary Educational Service Area Office Sakon Nakhon in the first semester of 2023 academic year. The instruments included five lesson plans, a problem-solving abilities test, a learning achievement test, and a satisfaction questionnaire. The statistic for data analysis were mean, standard deviation, percentage, and t-test for Dependent Samples.

The results of this study were as follows: 1) The developed lesson plans based on STEM education and mind mapping on the topic of electricity achieved an efficiency of 80.58/83.05, which was higher than the set criteria of 80/80. 2) The students’ problem-solving abilities after the intervention were higher than those before the intervention at the .01 statistical significance level. 3) The students’ learning achievement after the intervention was higher than that before the intervention at the .01 statistical significance level. and 4) The student satisfaction with the developed learning management was rated at the highest level of mean score of 4.61.

DEVELOPMENT OF A LEARNING ACHIEVEMENT TEST IN COMPUTING AND INFORMATION FOR CAREER COURSE FOR VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATE STUDENTS

2023-12-19T16:16:41+07:00

The objectives of this research were: 1) to examine the quality of lesson plans for the Computing and Information for Career Course for vocational certificate students; and 2) to develop a learning achievement test. The sample, obtained through stratified random sampling, consisted of 30 third–year vocational certificate students at Det Udom Technical College. Statistics for data analysis included mean, standard deviation, item–objective congruence index, item difficulty, discriminative power, and Cronbach's alpha reliability coefficient.

The results revealed that: 1) the overall quality of the developed lesson plans was at the highest level with a mean score of 4.86 and a standard deviation of 0.16; 2) the developed learning achievement test items comprised 48 items, with item–objective congruence ranging from 0.60 to 1.00, item difficulties ranging from 0.30 to 0.83, the discriminative power ranging from 0.35 to 0.77, and the reliability of 0.94.

DEVELOPMENT OF COMPONENTS AND BEHAVIORAL INDICATORS OF DIGITAL CONTENT MARKETERS’ CHARACTERISTICS WITH CONTENT FOR ASSOCIATE DEGREE STUDENTS

2025-06-19T17:07:39+07:00

This research aimed: 1) to develop the characteristics of digital content marketers for associate degree students; and 2) validate these characteristics. A mixed-methods approach was employed, involving document and literature analysis related to digital content marketing, design thinking, constructivism, and creativity theory, as well as in-depth interviews with experts in the field. The findings from both the literature and expert interviews were synthesized to identify the key characteristics, components, and observable behaviors of digital content marketers, which were then assessed using the Index of Item Objective Congruence (IOC).

The study found that the characteristics of digital content marketers for associate degree students reflected behaviors that demonstrated an understanding of the digital content marketing process, consumer behavior trends, tool and platform selection, creative content development, and effective use of content for marketing; 2) These characteristics consisted of three components: Component 1: Staying current with marketing trends, Component 2: Designing with digital tools, and Component 3: Communicating content creatively.

NEEDS ASSESSMENT OF ACCOUNTABILITY DEVELOPMENT OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS UNDER SAKON NAKHON PRIMARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA OFFICE 1

2025-05-01T11:14:27+07:00

The purposes of this study were: 1) to explore the current and desirable conditions of accountability among school administrators in Sakon Nakhon Primary Educational Service Area Office 1; 2) to prioritize the need of accountability development of school administrators in Sakon Nakhon Primary Educational Service Area Office 1; and 3) to compose the guidelines for developing accountability among school administrators in Sakon Nakhon Primary Educational Service Area Office 1. The sample consisted of 327 participants, including school administrators and teachers in Sakon Nakhon Primary Educational Service Area Office 1, obtained through multi–stage random sampling. The research instruments included: 1) questionnaires assessing the current and desired conditions of accountability among school administrators, with the discriminative power from 0.63 to 0.93 and from 0.64 to 0.90, and reliability coefficients of 0.99 and 0.98, respectively; and 2) a questionnaire on approaches to developing accountability among school administrators. The statistics used for data analysis included frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and Modified Priority Need Index.

The findings showed that the current condition of accountability among school administrators was at a high level overall, whereas the desirable condition was rated at the highest level overall; 2) the priority needs index for developing accountability among school administrators was 0.1244, which backup planning ranked the highest, followed by monitoring and evaluation, morale, shared ownership, and goal setting, respectively; and 3) the proposed guidelines consisted of one aspect, namely backup planning–encompassing planning, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement, respectively. The overall appropriateness and feasibility of the developed guidelines were at the highest level.

FACTORS INFLUENCING THE SUSTAINABLE GROWTH OF THE BANKING SECTOR IN THE STOCK EXCHANGE OF THAILAND

2025-08-22T11:57:55+07:00

This study aimed to examine the factors influencing the sustainable growth of the banking sector listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand. Secondary data, including both cross-sectional and time-series data (Panel data) were collected from ten companies within this sector. The independent variables in the study included total asset turnover, earnings per share, price-to-book ratio, and return on assets. The data were collected quarterly from the first quarter of 2020 to the fourth quarter of 2024, covering a total period of 20 quarters and comprising 200 observations. The analysis employed multiple linear regression.

The findings indicated that a total asset turnover had a positive impact on the sustainable growth of the banking sector in Thailand at a statistical significance level of .05. Conversely, return on assets, earnings per share, and the market-to-book ratio exhibited a negative effect on the sustainable growth rate of the banking sector. The results of this study can serve as strategic information for banking executives to plan and adjust operational policies, assists investors and shareholders in evaluating long-term growth potential, and provides a foundation for future research on financial factors and management strategies that promote organizational sustainability.

DEVELOPMENT OF HYBRID LEARNING MODELS IN THE NEW NORMAL COVID-19 SITUATION TO PROMOTE COMPUTATIONAL THINKING SKILLS OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

2025-09-02T13:25:24+07:00

This study aimed to: 1) investigate the problems related to instructional management that promoted computational thinking skills among undergraduate students, 2) to develop a hybrid learning model in the New Normal context resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic to enhance students’ computational thinking skills, and 3) to examine the effects of implementing the developed hybrid learning model on the computational thinking skills of undergraduate students. The sample included two intact classes of undergraduate students in the Computer Studies Program, Faculty of Education, Ubon Ratchathani Rajabhat University, enrolled in the course 1171516 Technology for Science during the second semester of the 2024 academic year. The participants were divided into a control group (n= 21) and an experimental group (n=21), selected through Cluster Random Sampling. The research instruments included: 1) digital lessons designed according to the developed hybrid Learning model, and 2) a computational thinking skill assessment. The statistics used in the research were mean, percentage, standard deviation, t-test for Dependent Samples, and t-test for Independent Samples.

The research findings revealed that: 1) students experienced moderate-level problems in instructional management, particularly in terms of facilities, learning activities, instructor roles, and assessment, while learner roles and content were rated at a high level; 2) the developed hybrid learning model consisted of five core components and six instructional steps that promoted computational thinking; and 3) After the implementation of the model, students' computational thinking scores differed significantly from their pretest scores, and the experimental group also differed significantly from the control group at the .05 level.

LOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS' ATTITUDES TOWARD MATHEMATICS LEARNING MANAGEMENT USING OPEN–APPROACH IN CONJUNCTION WITH JAPANESE TEXTBOOKS

2025-08-20T09:56:18+07:00

This research aimed to 1) examine factors affecting mathematics learning, and 2) to measure students' attitudes toward mathematics learning management using the Open Approach method with Japanese textbooks, comprising three aspects: 1) attitudes toward learning mathematics, 2) attitudes toward the developed learning process, and 3) attitudes toward teachers. The target group consisted of 30 students in Mathayomusuksa 1 to 3, in the academic year 2024 from Vithidham School of Sakon Nakhon Rajabhat University who had experienced learning through the developed mathematics learning management. The research instrument was a student attitude measurement scale. The statistics used in the research were mean, percentage, standard deviation, and data analysis using descriptive statistics in the form of tables, graphs, and analytical descriptions.

The research findings revealed that: 1) the most significant factor affecting students' mathematics learning was a lack of self–confidence, accounting for 50% of the students, which directly impacted their mathematics achievement; 2) the assessment of students' attitudes following exposure to the developed mathematics instruction across three dimensions indicated satisfactory levels: Dimension 1 – students' attitudes toward mathematics achieved a satisfactory level at 73.63% ( = 3.68, S.D. = 0.92); Dimension 2 – students' attitudes toward the developed instructional processes reached a satisfactory level at 76.08% ( = 3.80, S.D. = 0.89); Dimension 3 – students' attitudes toward instructors facilitating the learning process attained a satisfactory level at 78.67% ( = 3.93, S.D. = 0.75).

COACHING SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS UNDER THE UDONTHANI SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA OFFICE

2025-08-26T16:06:09+07:00

The objectives of this research were: 1) to examine needs for developing coaching skills of school administrators under the Secondary Educational Service Area Office Udon Thani, 2) to developing a program for enhancing coaching skills of school administrators, and 3) to evaluate the developed program. The research adopted a multiphase mixed-methods design consisting of three phases: Phase I examined the needs for developing coaching skills among school administrators under the Secondary Educational Service Area Office Udon Thani, with the sample of 56 school administrators. Phase II involved the development of a program to enhance these coaching skills. The quality of the program was validated by five scholars. Phase III involved evaluating the developed program for suitability and feasibility, with the sample comprising the same participants as in Phase I. The research findings revealed that: 1) the need for developing coaching skills of school administrators under the Secondary Educational Service Area Office Udon Thani, was at the highest level overall; 2) the developed program comprised five elements of coaching skills and four lesson plans; and 3) the developed was rated at the highest level in terms of suitability and feasibility.