Research on Chinese Class Management of Private Primary School in Bangkok : A Case Study of Patai Udom Suksa School

Abstract

Chinese language education is becoming increasingly popular in Thailand, but it still faces several challenges. This study aims to explore ways to improve the effectiveness of managing Chinese language classrooms and address the behavioral issues exhibited by Thai students in these classes.

To investigate these problems, the study employs classroom observation, questionnaires, and interviews at Patai Udom Suksa School, a private elementary school in Bangkok, Thailand. By understanding the school's background and the current state of Chinese language instruction, we have identified four types of problems affecting classroom management: (1) these problems are widespread and hinder the development of Chinese language teaching.(2) they manifest in various ways, with disruptive behavior being the most prominent issue. The factors that contribute to classroom management problems include teachers, students, and schools. Drawing from the experiences shared by local Thai teachers and Chinese teachers in Thailand, we propose practical strategies for teachers, schools, and families to effectively manage Chinese classrooms in private elementary schools throughout Thailand. These strategies particularly focus on improving students' challenging behaviors in the classroom.