Journal of Graduate Research

Community-Based Learning: A Learning Design Approach to Enhance Mathematical Literacy

Pongsatorn Mahavijit — 2025-04-08

Mathematical literacy is an individual’s ability to reason mathematically and to formulate, apply, and interpret mathematical concepts to solve problems in a variety of real-world contexts. Also, it involves using mathematical concepts concepts, processes, facts, and tools to describe, explain, and predict phenomena. To promote this ability, teachers must design lessons that connect mathematical concepts to real-life situations. Community-based learning is a learning approach that integrates learning content with community context, enabling learners to engage in problem-solving, participation, and hands-on practice in the community. This article proposes guidelines for designing lessons to enhance mathematical literacy by using community-based learning. The learning design process consists of three steps: 1) analyzing information on community learning resources and local wisdom, 2) linking local community issues or situations with mathematical content, and 3) designing learning activities that align with the actual context of the community. These steps help students apply mathematical knowledge and skills to solve real-life problems relevant to their own contexts, resulting in more meaningful mathematics learning.

Development of Creative Thinking and Learning Achievement of Grade 5 Students on the Unit of Physical and Chemical Changes Through Brain-based Learning Combined with Technological Pedagogical Content

Kannila Peeratum — 2025-04-08

The purposes of this research were to: 1) develop lesson plans on the “Physical and Chemical Changes” unit for Grade 5 students through brain-based learning combined with Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) to achieve an efficiency level of 80/80; 2) compare the students’ creative thinking before and after the intervention; and 3) compare students’ learning achievement before and after the intervention. The sample consisted of 40 Grade 5 students from a school under Sakon Nakhon Primary Educational Service Area Office 1, (obtained through cluster random sampling) during the second semester of the 2023 academic year. The research instruments included lesson plans, a creative thinking test, and a learning achievement test. Data were analyzed using percentage, mean, standard deviation, and t-test for Dependent Samples.

The research findings were as follows: 1) The lesson plans on the “Physical and Chemical Changes” unit through brain-based learning combined with TPACK achieved an efficiency of 81.67/80.94, higher than the defined criteria of 80/80; 2) The students’ creative thinking after the intervention was higher than before at the level of significance of .01. and 3) The students’ learning achievement after the intervention was higher than before at the level of significance of .01.

Guidelines for the Development of Personnel Management Innovations for School Administrators under the Chiang Mai Primary Educational Service Area Office 1

Nirinrada Yenjuree — 2025-04-08

The objectives of this research were to: (1) study the problems and needs of personnel management among school administrators; (2) examine the personnel management practices of school administrators with excellent performance; and (3) develop, validate, and evaluate guidelines for the development of personnel management innovations of school administrators under the Chiang Mai Primary Educational Service Area Office 1. The study was conducted in three phases. In Phase 1, the population included 80 school administrators and 15 deputy school administrators under the Chiang Mai Primary Educational Service Area Office 1. Data were collected using a five-point likert scale questionnaire and analyzed using mean and standard deviation. In Phase 2, the sample included administrators from schools that had received national awards, including royal schools and sub-district quality schools. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and non-participatory observations and analyzed using content analytics. In Phase 3, three experts were engaged to verify the accuracy and appropriateness of the proposed guidelines for personnel management innovation. Additionally, 81 stakeholders, including school administrators and deputy school administrators, evaluated the feasibility and usefulness of the guidelines. Data were analyzed using mean and standard deviation.

The results showed that (1) the overall problem of personnel management among school administrators was at a high level (μ = 4.22, σ = 0.05). When considered individually, manpower planning was rated the highest (μ = 4.32, σ = 0.07). The overall needs for personnel management were also at a high level (μ = 4.40, σ = 0.10), with manpower planning being the most critical aspect (μ = 4.47, σ = 0.06). 2) The study of personnel management among school administrators with excellent performance in all four areas revealed that schools achieving outstanding results utilized innovative management practices. These include integrating digital technology into the development of educational institutions and promoting active participation in managing innovation transitions within schools to achieve sustainable development. These innovations were designed to foster academic excellence among students. (3) The proposed guidelines for the development of personnel management innovations for school administrators under the Chiang Mai Primary Educational Service Area Office 1 were found to be accurate, comprehensive, and practical. The feasibility and usefulness of the guidelines were rated at the highest level. The guidelines consisted of four key components: 1) principles, 2) objectives, 3) an operational framework based on a quality cycle, including 3.1) the planning stage, 3.2) the implementation stage, 3.3) the audit and evaluation stage, and 3.4) the improvement and development stage, and 4) conditions for success.