Journal of Graduate MCU KhonKaen Campus

The Guidelines for Administration of Assessment Processes in Position and Academic Standing of Government Teachers and Education Personnel in the Secondary Educational Service Area Office Kamphaeng Phet

2024-11-12T11:30:15+07:00

This research aimed to 1) study the status and problems administration of assessment processes in the position and academic standing of government teachers, 2) compare the status administration of assessment processes in the position and academic standing of government teachers categorized experience and school size, and 3) propose guidelines for administration of assessment processes in the position and academic standing of government teachers of the Secondary Educational Service Area Office in Kamphaeng Phet. The research employed a mixed-methods approach, including quantitative research using questionnaires with a sample of 297 teachers and qualitative research through interviews with 17 informants. Quantitative data were analyzed using basic statistics, including mean (x), standard deviation (S.D.), frequency (f), percentage (%), independent t-test, and one-way ANOVA (F-test). Qualitative data were analyzed through content analysis.
The findings revealed that:
1. The overall status of administration was at a high level. Considering each aspect, the highest-rated area was promoting and supporting learning management, followed by learning management and self-development and professional development,
respectively.
2. problems administration included teachers' lack of knowledge and understanding of school curriculum development, insufficient preparation of up-to-date student and course information in digital formats, and School administrators face limitations in providing additional guidance to enhance participation in professional learning.
3. The comparison of administration practices based on teachers' experience showed no significant differences.
4. The comparison based on school size also showed no significant differences.
5. The guidelines for administration that schools should encourage reflective dialogue activities to improve learning management, promote the use of information technology in data management, and foster a culture of shared learning among school administrators and teachers.

Design and Development of Educational Board Games Based on the Flow Theory to Enhance Mathematical Literacy on Addition and Subtraction for Grade 2 Students

2025-03-08T14:08:18+07:00

This research aimed to 1) analyze and explore the perspectives of stakeholders, 2) design and develop a prototype educational board game, and 3) evaluate and reflect on the use of the prototype educational board game based on the Flow theory to
enhance mathematical literacy in addition and subtraction for Grade 2 students.
The target group included school directors, teachers, parents, Grade 2 students, and board game designers. Research instruments comprised semi-structured interviews, Journeymap, POV Statement , design principles documentation, a mathematical literacy test on addition and subtraction, and an appropriateness assessment form. Qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis, while quantitative data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test and Friedman Test.
The research findings revealed that:
1) school directors, teachers, students, and parents desired a board game that enhances confidence and enjoyment, aligns with students’ abilities, reduces anxiety, and increases engagement

2) the design principles included goals, rationale, intervention design focusing on content and process aspects, and educational board game components such as input factors and implementation processes;

3) the effectiveness assessment showed a statistically significant difference at the .05 level between pre-test and post-test scores.

Design and Development of an Educational Board Game Based on the Philosophy of Sufficiency Economy to Enhance Financial Literacy for Upper Primary Students

2025-03-08T14:05:07+07:00

This research aimed to 1) analyze and explore stakeholders' perspectives, 2) design and develop a prototype educational board game, and 3) evaluate and reflect on the effectiveness of the prototype board game based on the Philosophy of Sufficiency Economy, in enhancing financial literacy for upper primary students. The target group included school directors, teachers, parents, upper primary students, and board game designers. The research instruments consisted of semi-structured interviews, consumer model frameworks, problem analysis tools, design principles documentation, an educational board game, and a financial literacy assessment. Qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis, while quantitative data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test.

The result of this research findings

1) Stakeholders' perspectives: Teachers require clear and practical teaching materials that align with students' abilities and fit the context of small schools with limited resources. Students prefer engaging and game-based learning that connects to real-life situations, making understanding financial literacy and sufficiency economy principles more straightforward. School directors seek assessment tools to measure students' understanding and application of sufficiency economy principles for sustainable curriculum integration. Parents want enjoyable learning experiences for their children that foster financial literacy and real-life applications.

2) Board game design principles follow the framework by Suwimon Wongwanich, which includes Goals, Arguments, Design Intervention, Intervention. This structured approach ensured the board game's clarity, logical foundation, and alignment with real user needs, covering content, learning processes, and expected outcomes.

3) Effectiveness assessment revealed a statistically significant difference between pre-test and post-test financial literacy scores at the 0.05 significance level, confirming that the board game effectively enhanced students' financial literacy skills.

A Needs Assessment Study for Design and Development of an Educational Board Game to Promote Environmental Science Competence for Early Elementary School Students in the Sam Ang Network Group under The Office of Kalasin Primary Educational Service Area 3

2025-03-08T14:08:58+07:00

This research aims to study the necessary needs in designing and developing an educational board game to enhance environmental science competencies for early elementary school students in the Mueang Sam Ang network, Kalasin Province.
The research is in its first phase, focusing on analyzing problems and exploring stakeholders’ perspectives. The target group includes 48 elementary school science and technology teachers, 440 elementary school students, 16 school directors from the Mueang Sam Ang network, 3 educational supervisors from the Kalasin Primary Educational Service Area Office 3, and the district chief of Huai Phueng. The research methodology follows the educational design approach of McKenney and Reeves (2012), utilizing semi-structured interviews, questionnaires, and observations for data collection. The findings indicate that teachers lack appropriate teaching materials suited to the school's context, while students show interest in learning through competitive games that relate to real-life experiences. Insights from these interviews will guide the design of a board game that meets learners' needs, incorporates engaging visuals, encourages active participation, and fosters environmental awareness.

The Needs for Social Welfare to Improve the Life Quality of the Elderly in the Area of Chan-at Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Non Sung District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province

2025-02-09T16:13:48+07:00

The objectives of this research are 1) to study the level of social welfare needs to improve the quality of life of the elderly in the administrative organization area of Chanad sub-district. 2) To study opinions and suggestions on appropriate social welfare arrangements to improve the quality of life of the elderly. The sample group is the elderly in the administrative organization area of Chan Ad sub-district, Non Sung district, Nakhon Ratchasima province. The tool used in the research was a questionnaire with a checklist and a 5-level estimation scale, with a confidence value of 0.957. The statistics used in the data analysis include percentages, averages, standard deviations, and other factors.
The results showed that the demand for social welfare to improve the quality of life of the elderly in the administrative organization area of Chanad sub-district Non Sung District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. When considered individually, it was found that all aspects were at a high level, sorted from average to lowest. Health and medical treatment Revenue Residential and recreational, respectively. Comments and Suggestions Organize appropriate social welfare to improve the quality of life of the
elderly in the administrative area of Chan Ad Sub-district. Non Sung District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province is that local government organizations and related agencies should provide mobile health services. There is career development suitable for the elderly. Housing for the elderly with dilapidated houses has been repaired and a school for the elderly has been provided at the sub-district level.

People’s Participation in Administration of Janud Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Non Sung District, Nakhon Ratchasims Province

2025-01-21T13:58:40+07:00

The objectives of this research are 1) to study the participation of the public in the administration of the Chan Ad Sub-district Administrative Organization, Non Sung District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, and 2) to study the opinions and suggestions of the public regarding the administration of the Chan Ad Sub-district Administrative
Organization. Non Sung District, Province uses a quantitative research model. The tools used in the research were a questionnaire with a checklist and a 5-level estimation scale, with a confidence value of 0.89
The results showed that
1) the participation of the public in the administration of the Chanad Sub-district Administrative Organization Non Sung District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. Overall, the level is very high. When looking at each aspect, it was found that all aspects were at a high level, from high average to low average, namely participation in decision-making. Participation in activities in terms of participation in benefits and participation in evaluation, respectively

2) the opinions and suggestions are that the water supply system and public services in terms of water resources should be developed to meet the standards and cover all areas. Participation in planning for local development decisions should cover all groups of people by participating in all processes, and there should be monitoring and evaluation for transparency and covering all operations.

Guidelines for Academic Administration of School Administrators in Response to change in the Era of Disruption under KhonKaen Primary Educational Service Area Office 1

2024-11-12T11:34:38+07:00

The objectives of this research were 1) to study the current situation and the desirableconditions of academic administration of school administrators in response to change in the era of disruption, 2) to study the needs for academic administration of school administrators in response to change in the era of disruption, and 3) to recommend the guidelines for academic administration of school administrators in response to change in the era of disruptionunder KhonKaen Primary Educational Service Area Office 1. This research was a mixed-method research. The sample group used in the research included334 school administrators and teachers under KhonKaen Primary Educational Service Area Office 1. The sample size was determined by calculating Taro Yamane
formula using stratified random sampling method. The instrument used to collect data was a 5-level rating scale questionnaire with content validity at1, a reliability of the current situation and the desirableconditionquestionnaire at0.87 and at 0.83,
respectively. The statistics used for data analysis comprised percentage, frequency, mean, standard deviation, PNI modified index, median, and interquartile range.
The research results were found that:
1) The current situationof academic administration of school administrators in response to change in the era of disruption, in overall,was rated at a high level.
The desirable conditions, in overall,were at the highest level.
2) The needs for academic administration of school administrators in response to change in the era of disruption, considering each aspect, were found that the aspect with the highest level of needs was the aspect of the development of school’s curriculum.
3) Guidelines for academic administration of school administrators in response to change in the era of disruption were found that:1) In the aspect of the development of school’s curriculum,schools should analyze the needs and expectations consistent with the level of curriculum from the stakeholder’s groups by various methods to obtain the necessary and important information for the curriculum. 2)In aspect of measurement, evaluation and transfer, there should be measurement and evaluation of learners’
learning results using various methods by separating the academic abilities from learners’ behaviorsclearly. 3)In aspect ofeducational supervision, there should be promotion of kanlayanamitra supervision through guidance or coaching. 4) In aspect ofdevelopment and improvement of internal quality assurance and educational standards, there should be a clear working committee appointment and roles and responsibilities definition to set goals for the success of schools in line with national educational standards.5) In aspect of the development of learning process, there should be opportunities offeredto learners to design their learning in line with their desired learning outcomes. 6) In aspect of research to develop the educational quality of schools, the research results should be used as a guideline for improving or developing the performance of school to be more efficient.

A Model for the Development Operation of Safe Schools Under the Secondary Educational Service Area Offices in Lower Northeastern Region 1

2025-01-02T16:30:20+07:00

The purposes of this research were 1) to study the current and desired conditions of Safety School. 2) to create a model for the development operation of safe schools. 3) to examine the appropriateness and feasibility of a model development safe school management of school under the Secondary Educational Service Area Offices in the Lower Northeastern Region 1. The research method was divided into 3 steps. 1) Study the current administrative situation and the need to development safe school management. The key research informants sampling was 444 comprised three groups director, vice director and teacher of general administration of safe school. The research instruments were 5-point scale questionnaires, IOC index 0.80 – 1.00 and reliability 0.963. The data were analyzed using percentage, mean, standard deviation. The three lowest-scoring items in each aspect were summarized and used to develop
semi-structured interview guidelines. These interviews were conducted to analyze qualitative data and study the operational guidelines for safe schools, focusing on schools with best practices (12 individuals were purposively selected). 2) The development of a model for the operation of safe schools was based on the results from step 1. A focus group discussion with 7 experts was organized to evaluate the suitability of the draft model for the operation of safe schools.3) To examine the appropriateness and feasibility of a model development safe school management. The sample was comprised of 50 school administrators by questionnaires.
The findings were as follows;
1) The current and desired conditions of safe school under the Secondary Educational Service Area Offices in the Lower Northeastern Region 1, overall and in each aspect, were at a high level.

2) A model for the development operation of safe schools consists of 5 elements, 2.1) Principle and Reasoning of model 2.2) Objective 2.3) Development and essential operations 2.4) Practical and 2.5) Success criteria. The result of evaluate was highest
appropriate.

3) The appropriateness and feasibility of a model development safe school management were at a highest level.

The Effect of Using Problem Based Learning (PBL) and Flipped Classroom Approach to wards Problem Solving Competency and Achievement Learning in Chemistry Subject of Engineering Faculty Undergraduates, Northeastern University

2025-02-27T10:27:29+07:00

The objectives of this research were : 1) to compare the mean scores of problem solving competency after received management learning by using Problem Based Learning (PBL) and Flipped Classroom Approach that the set criteria of 70% and
2) to compare the mean scores undergraduates achievement Learning in Chemistry Subject of pretest and posttest that received management learning by using Problem Based Learning (PBL) and Flipped Classroom Approach. The samples were 30
undergraduates from Engineering Faculty, Northeastern University the first semester, academic year 2024 that cluster sampling. The research design of this research was one-group pretest-posttest design. Research instruments, including 1. Problem Based Learning (PBL) and Flipped Classroom Approach lesson plan, 2. Test of problem solving ability, and 3. Test of Achievement Learning in Chemistry subject. Data were analyzed including, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and dependent t-test.
The results of this research indicated that
1) the mean scores of problem solving competency after management learning by using Problem Based Learning (PBL) and Flipped Classroom Approach was 81.06 % higher than the set criteria of 70%
2 The sample taught with Problem Based Learning (PBL) and Flipped Classroom Approach at posttest period learning had higher academic achievement in chemistry than a pretest period learning with a statistical significance level of .05

The Merit Division for the Sick Buddhist Monks : The Driven Model of the Sick Buddhist Monks Chanthaburi Province

2024-11-29T10:11:26+07:00

The objectives of this research are: 1) to study the management of the merit-naking fund for sick monks in chanthaburi Privince. 2) to study the model of the promotion of Buddhist care for sick monks by the Sangha of Cnanthaburi Province. 3) to study the creation of a network to strengthen the merit-making group for suck minks of the Chanthaburi provincial Sangha. Collecting data through in-depth interviews, From a number of 21 figures / persons and group discussion with 9 experts /persons. The obtained data were analyzed descriptively.
This research results found that
1) Strong point; Refers to the assistance provided to sick monks by the administrative committee. He gave assistance to sick monks following the sick monks by Buddha’s teachings. For the weak point; it means most of sick monk slacked caregivers and lacked reserves to carry out their duties which has no fundraising. In terms of opportunities, it was found that the monks who were informed of this operation were very interested. Including other people who received the news, they happily contributed to the cause. In terms of problems and obstacles; During the period of the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID 19) many monks had to receive welfare benefits, because lack of support from outside agencies.

2) Planning aspect: Meeting was held for all yearly plans to reduce redundant work and jointly devise new guidelines. In practice, carry out according to the purpose of reserving merit funds by distributing welfare payments. Inspection aspect have checked the original documents both in cash and online, as for the revision, welfare criteria have been adjusted as appropriate with staff working 24 hours a day. For inspections when disbursing expenses, you must use the original documents and coordinate with outside agencies to participate in the verification as well.

3) In terms of creating a network to care for sick monks, it is divided into two areas; the Sangha network and the government and private sector networks. Which is a vertical network at the provincial level to communicate and expand to other provinces to command down to the lower level in a multilateral manner 5 areas, Consisting of treatment, Mobility aspect, Drug procurement, Treatment equipment and last stage of accommodation.