Dhonburi Rajabhat University Journal

The Process of Academic Report Writing in Undergraduate Education Students: An Integration of Active Learning and Scaffolding Approaches

2024-11-27T14:52:32+07:00

This article aimed to study and identify an effective process of academic report writing for undergraduate education students with the evolving educational demands of the 21st century. The research integrated two fundamental pedagogical concepts: active learning and scaffolding. These concepts emphasized that learners think and engage in hands-on activities, fostering direct experiences through listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Additionally, they promoted interaction between instructors and students, as well as among students themselves. Instructors acted as facilitators, creating an environment conductive to self-directed learning while providing necessary guidance and support. This assistance was gradually reduced as students developed their competence until they were able to work independently. The synthesis of findings revealed that the academic report writing process for undergraduate education students based on the integration active learning and scaffolding consisted of six steps that included: 1) stimulating interest, 2) designing diverse activities, 3) exchanging experience, 4) practicing, 5) presenting learning outcomes, and 6) collaborative evaluation.

Development of Problem-Based Teaching Techniques to Enhance Analytical Thinking Skills in General Education Courses for Students at Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi

2025-01-30T11:18:03+07:00

The research aimed to 1) develop problem-based teaching techniques to enhance analytical thinking skills in general education courses for students at Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi and 2) compare analytical thinking skills before and after using problem-based teaching techniques in general education courses. The sample group consisted of 45 students from Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi. Data analysis was conducted using statistical values, percentages, means, standard deviations, and paired t-tests. Data were collected using questionnaires and a set of problem-based learning activities. The results of the hypothesis testing showed that the students demonstrated significant differences in their abilities in solving complex problems and in creating value and innovation. For solving complex problems, the mean score before the intervention was 9.92 and after was 14.30, with a t-statistic of -18.015 and a p-value of 0.000, indicating a statistically significant difference. For creating value and innovation, the mean score before the intervention was 9.92 and after was 12.65, with a t-statistic of -9.556 and a p-value of 0.000, also indicating a statistically significant difference.

Learner Development through Project-based Learning: A Case Study of the Management of a Comedy Play “Lamdee”

2024-09-12T11:10:34+07:00

The objective of this research was to develop learning outcomes related to strategies for creating humor and the concepts of the comedy play "Lamdee" through the creative process of stage performance. The research process was divided into three stages: 1) pre-project stage, which involved studying the play, the context of Thai society, and analyzing the issues arising from lecture-based teaching; 2) project execution stage, which included introducing project-based learning methods, allowing students to choose roles they were interested in for the creative process of staging a play, and carrying out the creative performance process, this stage was divided into several departments, including acting, stage direction, set design, makeup and costumes, lighting and sound techniques, and public relations; and 3) post-project evaluation stage, which involved conducting tests and group discussions. The research findings indicated that studying the comedy play through project-based learning led to a better understanding of humor creation strategies and the play’s concepts compared to lecture-based learning. Students were able to answer questions and explain accurately, which aligned with the results from group discussions, where students reflected that learning through the creative process of staging a play helped them clearly understand humor creation strategies and the play’s concepts.

The Development of Community Tourism Routes in Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan Province

2024-11-04T09:17:57+07:00

The purposes of this research were (1) to study the current status of tourist attractions in Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan Province, (2) to examine the development of tourism routes in Bang Phli District, and (3) to test and evaluate those tourism routes. The key informants consisted of 35 individuals directly involved in local tourism. The research instruments included in-depth interviews and pairwise comparison forms, and the data were analyzed using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). The study presented key findings regarding the development of tourism routes in Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan Province. The results revealed that the major tourist attractions in Bang Phli District included: (1) Bang Ka-ee community in Bang Pla Subdistrict, (2) Bang Chalong Floating Market in Bang Chalong Subdistrict, (3) health-based cycling tourism through agricultural areas (such as water mimosa farms) in Nong Prue Subdistrict, and (4) the Bang Phli Ancient Floating Market. The development of tourism routes focused on: (1) improving connectivity to tourist sites, (2) enhancing storytelling and narratives along the routes to make them more appealing, and (3) designing tourism routes using modern technology. In terms of route testing and evaluation, the most highly prioritized attraction was the Bang Ka-ee community in Bang Pla Subdistrict, with an average score of 0.49. The evaluation of internal routes within the tourist attraction showed an overall moderate level ( = 3.47, S.D. = 0.91), and the evaluation of route connectivity with other local community attractions also indicated a moderate level (= 3.18, S.D. = 0.84).

Development of Metacognition Using Self-Regulated Hypertext Lesson and Feedback for Grade Nine Students

2024-10-21T13:05:02+07:00

The objectives of this quasi-experimental research were: 1) to compare metacognition in two factors of knowledge of cognition and regulation of cognition before and after learning with 3-type hypertext lesson; 2) to compare knowledge of cognition score and regulation of cognition score of three groups of participants after learning with hypertext lesson, self-regulated hypertext lesson, and self-regulated hypertext lesson with feedback. The participants were grade nine students from four classrooms at Kururatrangsarit School, Ratchaburi province assigned to three experimental groups and one control group using cluster random sampling and simple random sampling. The research instruments were 1) 3-type hypertext lesson, 2) the Metacognitive Awareness Inventory, and 3) the interview form. The data were analyzed using means, standard deviation, paired sample t-test, ANCOVA and Pearson’s correlation. The results were as follows: 1) the average score of knowledge of cognition and regulation of cognition after learning from the 3-type hypertext lesson was statistically higher than before learning at the 0.05 level of significance; and 2) after learning, the score of knowledge of cognition and regulation of cognition of students from the three experimental groups were significantly different at the 0.05 level.

Improving Cognitive Abilities in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment by Using Tele-Cognitive Stimulation Therapy

2025-01-15T11:19:48+07:00

This study aimed to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of tele-cognitive stimulation therapy (TCST) for improving cognitive abilities in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. Conducted in two phases, the research involved the development of the TCST method and the testing of its effectiveness. The sample included 34 older adults, equally divided into an experimental group (n = 17) and a control group (n = 17). Research instruments included a personal information questionnaire and the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics, two-way repeated measures ANOVA, and effect size calculations. The TCST method comprised 14 activities, each lasting 45 minutes, conducted twice weekly over seven weeks. The sessions were conducted via Google Meet and Line, and were evaluated for appropriateness by five experts, who rated the method highly, with a content validity index of 0.99. The results showed that only the experimental group had a significant improvement in MoCA scores, with a high effect size (F(1,32) = 4.72, p = 0.04, = 0.13). In conclusion, the TCST was effective and suitable for Thai elderly individuals. Further studies comparing its effectiveness with other standard therapies and exploring long-term effects could benefit elderly individuals further.

Analytical Study of the Wat Nuea Krasai Medicine Book, Kanchanaburi Province

2025-01-30T10:55:36+07:00

The research on the analysis of the Wat Nuea Krasai medicine book in Kanchanaburi province is qualitative research. The objectives were 1) to analyze the linguistic wisdom in terms of orthography and writing techniques that appeared in the Wat Nuea Krasai medicine book, 2) to analyze the ritual values and beliefs that appeared in the Wat Nuea Krasai medicine book, 3) to study the names of plants, animals, and elements that appeared in the Wat Nuea Krasai medicine book, and 4) to study the frequency of plants, animals, and elements that appeared in the Wat Nuea Krasai medicine book. The researcher used a qualitative data collection method by collecting document data and analyzing data with content analysis. The results showed that: 1) the study on linguistic wisdom, orthography, and writing techniques found that the records were in the Thai script of the Rattanakosin period and Thai Khmer script recorded words according to their sounds, which were mostly incorrect according to the current orthography. Local dialects and Pali and Sanskrit were used. In terms of writing techniques, there were seven types of beginning and endings: the name of the medicine, the ingredients used, methods of preparing medicines, symptoms of diseases, auspicious words and properties of medicines; 2) rituals were found in two aspects: the rituals in the composition of medicinal recipes and the rituals in the preparation of medicines; 3) beliefs were found in three aspects: the beliefs related to Buddhism, the beliefs in supernatural things, and the beliefs in astrology; and 4) in terms of materials used in preparing medicines, there was a total of 366 types of plant materials, 32 types of animal materials, and 41 types of elemental materials. The top three most common plant materials were white and red sandalwood, garlic, and ginger. The top three most common animal materials were python gall, cockle, and cobra gall. The top three most common elemental materials were alum, salt and rock salt, and saltpeter.

A Study of Innovations in Esports Development and Approaches to Business and Job Creation

2025-01-06T10:08:08+07:00

This study aimed to explore innovations in the development of esports and approaches to creating businesses and employment opportunities. The focus was on factors such as innovations in esports management, strategies for building esports businesses, and job creation for individuals interested in entering the esports industry. A mixed-methods research approach was employed, combining both quantitative and qualitative methods. The sample group consisted of 20 esports-related business entities in Thailand, including entrepreneurs involved in business and job creation within the esports sector. Data were collected from business members and stakeholders involved in esports. In-depth interviews were conducted with executives, associations, clubs, and other individuals related to esports from five organizations, using in-depth interview forms. The research findings revealed that the rapid growth of the esports industry had increased demand for skilled and experienced personnel in this field. Collaborative efforts had led to the development of innovations that supported professional esports athletes, content creators, and pro players. The study also highlighted ongoing advancements in the esports industry, such as the increasing number of esports competitions and greater support for esports activities. Esports had gained substantial backing from both the public and private sectors, including leading brands and higher education institutions that offered opportunities for student involvement. Attractive prize money, along with the chance to gain recognition, build careers, and earn income, had made esports a highly appealing industry. To further promote the growth of esports, it is recommended that government agencies, esports associations, and other relevant organizations enhance their public relations efforts. These entities should actively promote their activities and create more public learning opportunities to increase awareness and engagement with the esports sector.

The Study of the Way of Life and Utilization of Limestone Caves by Prehistoric Humans Based on Evidence Found in Lawa Cave, Wang Krachae Subdistrict, Sai Yok District, Kanchanaburi Province

2024-12-03T10:49:43+07:00

This research aimed 1) to investigate the evidences in prehistoric period at Lawa cave, Wang Krachae subdistrict, Sai Yok district, Kanchanaburi province, 2) to study the evidence that was reflected the way of life and social conditions of prehistoric humans in prehistoric period at Lawa cave, Wang Krachae subdistrict, Sai Yok district, Kanchanaburi province, and 3) to study the use of limestone caves by humans in prehistoric period. The research instruments were as follows: 1) a written historical evidence record form, used to collect data from documents, textbooks, books, and related research, and 2) a non-written historical evidence record form, used to record prehistoric evidence found in Lawa cave, Wang Krachae subdistrict, Sai Yok district, Kanchanaburi province. The research results showed that 1) the evidence of prehistoric period found in Lawa cave, Wang Krachae subdistrict, Sai Yok district, Kanchanaburi province included pottery fragments, shell fragments, and wooden coffin fragments. 2) Lawa cave contained the evidence in prehistoric period that reflected the way of life in prehistoric period, including a nomadic lifestyle based on hunting and gathering forest products in hunter society, which was related to the evidence of the shell fragments. The agricultural lifestyle in early farming society was connected to the evidence of pottery fragments, shell fragments, and wooden coffin fragments. 3) Humans in prehistoric period at hunter-gatherer society used limestone caves as temporary residences. This was the result of their nomadic lifestyle of hunting and gathering forest products, while prehistoric humans in the early agricultural society began to use limestone caves as places for burying the dead in prehistoric time.

Creating Innovation Climate and Linking Innovative Work Behavior among Employees in the Electrical and Electronics Industry in Thailand

2024-11-04T09:19:25+07:00

This research aimed to study 1) the level of innovation climate among employees in the electrical and electronics industry in Thailand, 2) the level of innovative work behavior among employees in the electrical and electronics industry in Thailand, and 3) the relationship between innovation climate and innovative work behavior among employees in the electrical and electronics industry in Thailand. The sample consisted of 385 employees working in the research and development department. A questionnaire was used as the research instrument. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics including frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and Pearson’s correlation coefficient. The findings revealed that 1) the overall level of innovation climate among employees in the electrical and electronics industry in Thailand was high, with resource support being the most prominent factor. Similarly, 2) the overall level of innovative work behavior among employees in the electrical and electronics industry in Thailand was high, with idea support rated the highest. Furthermore, 3) there was a strong, statistically significant positive correlation between innovation climate and innovative work behavior at the 0.01 level.

Three-Dimensional Game for Public Relations of Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna, Phitsanulok

2025-01-15T11:34:59+07:00

This research aimed: 1) to develop a 3D game for public relations of Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna Phitsanulok, 2) to evaluate the appropriateness and accuracy of the 3D game for public relations of Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna Phitsanulok, and 3) to assess user satisfaction with the 3D game for public relations of Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna Phitsanulok. The research results were as follows: 1) the results of data collection for 3D game development for public relations of Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna Phitsanulok, which was gathered from the instructors of all three faculties, included building photographs and environmental conditions within Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna Phitsanulok. 2) Game development results showed that the researcher used Unity for game development and overall component management, along with Blender and Adobe Photoshop for developing 3D models and supporting graphics. 3) The results of content accuracy and appropriateness evaluation by experts showed that the evaluation results were at the highest level with a mean of 4.52 and a standard deviation of 0.43. The evaluation covered two main aspects: content information and game appropriateness. 4) The results of user satisfaction evaluation showed that the overall user satisfaction was at the highest level with a mean of 4.63 and a standard deviation of 0.44. The evaluation covered four aspects: graphics and game display, gaming experience, content received within the game, and appropriateness of the game for all three faculties.

Logo and Packaging of Herbal Compress Balls, Sena Nikhom Community, Bangkok through a Community Participation Process

2024-11-20T12:43:29+07:00

This research aimed to develop a logo for “Praipan” through community participation and to design packaging for herbal compress balls in order to enhance product quality and competitiveness. The study adopted a participatory research and development (R&D) approach. The main informants in this study were 10 elderly members of the Sena Nikhom 2 community who were part of the “Praipan” herbal community enterprise group, along with 411 consumers. The study was conducted in four phases: 1) Document analysis, 2) Design process, 3) Prototype testing, and 4) Finalization of the design. The research tools included focus group discussions, in-depth interviews, quality assessment forms, and questionnaires. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and content analysis. The findings revealed that the logo design concept emphasized the brand’s identity as a provider of good health to the community, using natural ingredients. The name “Praipan” was derived from the words “Prai” (meaning forest) and “Phan” (meaning products), and it also phonetically resembled “Pan,” meaning bonding or connection, further reinforcing the community-oriented nature of the brand. The packaging design incorporated modern aesthetics to give the product a unique identity. It reflected Thai wisdom, subtle yet powerful. The packaging was designed as a rectangular box with a transparent section to allow consumers to see the product inside. The results of the satisfaction survey on the packaging showed that all aspects received a high level of satisfaction ( = 4.31, S.D. = 0.56). The overall brand quality, which influenced consumer purchase decisions, received the highest average score ( = 4.43, S.D. = 0.65). The second highest rating was for the packaging’s ability to communicate information or details about the product inside ( = 4.36, S.D. = 0.68), while the brand’s reflection of the local identity of the Sena Nikhom 2 community received the lowest average score ( = 4.16, S.D. = 0.78).

Administrators’ Skill and Excellent Effectiveness of Educational Institutions Under Bangkok Metropolitan Administration

2025-01-15T11:03:15+07:00

The objectives of this research were 1) to study administrators’ skill of the school administrators under Bangkok Metropolis, 2) to study the effectiveness of the schools under Bangkok Metropolis, and 3) to examine the relationship between administrators’ skill and the school effectiveness under Bangkok Metropolis. The research sample was the teachers under Bangkok Metropolis in the academic year 2024. The sample which consisted of 370 teachers under Bangkok Metropolis was determined by using Cohen’s table, through stratified random sampling, simple random sampling, and comparative proportions by school sizes. The instrument was a questionnaire querying teachers’ opinions about the administrators’ skill of school and the school effectiveness under Bangkok Metropolis. The statistics used in the data analysis were mean, standard deviation, and Pearson's product moment correlation coefficient. The research findings were as follows: 1. administrators’ skill of educational institutions under Bangkok Metropolis in overall and in each aspect was at a high level, ranging from the highest average to the lowest as follows: teamwork, leadership with vision, technology and digital, critical thinking and creativity, and communication, respectively. 2. The effectiveness of the schools under Bangkok Metropolis in overall and in each aspect was high, ranging from the highest average to the lowest as follows: the ability to change and develop the schools, the ability to develop students to have positive attitude, the ability to produce students to have high academic achievement, and the ability to solve problems within the schools, respectively. 3) administrators’ skill and the school effectiveness under Bangkok Metropolis was at a high level of positive correlation with a statistical significance level of 0.01.

Transformational Leadership of School Administrators nder the Office of the Vocational Education ommission in Samut Prakan Province

2025-10-21T10:34:51+07:00

The purposes of this research were to 1) examine the level of transformational leadership among school administrators under the Office of the Vocational Education Commission in Samut Prakan Province and 2) compare transformational leadership levels of these administrators under the Office of the Vocational Education Commission in Samut Prakan Province based on gender, educational background, age, and work experience. This survey research employed a sample of 175 teachers from OVEC-affiliated schools in Samut Prakan, selected using stratified random sampling followed by simple random sampling. The research instrument was a questionnaire with a reliability coefficient of 0.98. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics—frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation—and inferential statistics, including t-tests and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). Where statistically significant differences were found, Scheffé’s method was used for post-hoc comparisons. The findings of the study revealed that the overall level of transformational leadership among school administrators under the Office of the Vocational Education Commission in Samut Prakan Province was high. When considering each component individually, all aspects were also rated at a high level. Ranked by average score from highest to lowest, the components were: inspirational motivation, idealized influence, intellectual stimulation, and individualized consideration. The comparison of transformational leadership among school administrators under the Office of the Vocational Education Commission in Samut Prakan Province, categorized by gender, educational background, age, and work experience, revealed the following: 1) Based on gender, no statistically significant differences were found. 2) Based on educational background, a statistically significant difference was found at the 0.05 level. 3) Based on age, a statistically significant difference was found at the 0.05 level. Administrators should be mindful of teachers’ age when demonstrating transformational leadership by showing friendliness, being open-minded, listening to feedback and suggestions, involving team members in shaping the institution’s vision, and respecting individual differences to accommodate the diverse age groups of teachers. 4) Based on work experience, no statistically significant differences were found.

Digital Technology Leadership Factors of School Administrators under the Secondary Educational Service Area Office Bangkok 1

2024-09-02T16:09:59+07:00

The objectives of this research were: 1) to study the components of digital technology leadership among school administrators under the Secondary Educational Service Area Office Bangkok 1, and 2) to validate the components of digital technology leadership among school administrators under the Secondary Educational Service Area Office Bangkok 1. The population consisted of school administrators and teachers under the Secondary Educational Service Area Office Bangkok 1 in the academic year 2024, covering 67 schools with a total of 5,044 individuals. The sample group comprised 357 administrators and teachers from schools under the Secondary Educational Service Area Office Bangkok 1, selected using stratified random sampling based on the proportion of administrators and teachers in each school group under the Secondary Educational Service Area Office Bangkok 1. The instruments used for data collection were as follows: Step 1: An interview form regarding digital technology leadership of school administrators. Step 2: A questionnaire on digital technology leadership of school administrators, using a 5-point Likert scale. Step 3: Records of focus group discussions with experts to confirm the components of digital technology leadership of school administrators. Step 4: An evaluation form assessing the components in terms of accuracy, appropriateness, usefulness, and feasibility, both overall and in specific aspects. The data from the interviews were analyzed using content analysis based on the research objectives. For the questionnaire: Part 1: Analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. Part 2: Analyzed using Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA). The principal components were analyzed using Principal Component Analysis, with Orthogonal Rotation by the Varimax method. Part 3: The components were validated through a focus group discussion with a total of 10 experts. And part 4: The components were evaluated in terms of accuracy, appropriateness, usefulness, and feasibility, both overall and by individual aspect, using mean and standard deviation for analysis.

The research findings revealed that: 1) the results of the analysis of the confirmatory factors of the digital technology leadership of school administrators consisted of 9 factors and 54 indicators, 2) the confirmation of the factors of digital technology leadership of school administrators had 6 factors and 54 indicators. And the results of the evaluation of the factors in terms of accuracy, appropriateness, usefulness, and feasibility, in overall and in each aspect, were at the highest level.