Journal of Social Science for Local Development Rajabhat Maha Sarakham University

Musical Identity in the Yao Ritual of the Tai-Kaleng Ethnic Group Kut Bak District Sakon Nakhon Province

2026-03-15T22:20:14+07:00

This research consists purposes were to study the musical identity of the Yao ritual of the Tai-Kaleng tribe in Kut Bak District, Sakon Nakhon Province. This qualitative research was conducted based on an ethnomusicological approach. The research tools consisted of a structured interview form, a semi-structured interview form, and a participant observation form. The target group consisted of 14 community leaders, cultural experts and ritual musicians in Ban Kut Had community, selected by purposive sampling. The collected data were analyzed through content analysis and musicological analysis. The results revealed that the Yao ritual music of the Tai-Kaleng tribe has six musical identities as follows 1) Melody: uses A minor pentatonic scale with a sustained drone on note A and repetition of the main melodic phrase of 8-16 beats throughout the ritual 2) Rhythm: uses an ostinato pattern at 70-100 BPM with flexibility according to ritual context 3) Harmony: heterophonic in character with parallel intervals of Perfect 5th and Perfect 4th 4) Texture: heterophonic texture divided into three layers consisting of a foundation layer, melodic layer and rhythmic layer 5) Dynamics: primarily at mezzo-forte to forte level, varying according to ritual phases from mezzo-piano to fortissimo and 6) Form: continuous form structured as A-A-A-A..., divided into three sections: introduction, main section, and ending. These six identities function together as a cultural core that reflects the community's social structure and preserves ethnic identity amid social change.

The Relationship Between Academic Leadership of School Administrators and Classroom Action Research Enhancement of Teachers under Sisaket Primary Educational Service Area Office 2

2026-03-04T21:36:19+07:00

The purposes of this research were 1. to examine the level of instructional leadership of school administrators under the Sisaket Primary Educational Service Area Office 2 2. to investigate the level of teachers’ promotion of classroom research under the Sisaket Primary Educational Service Area Office 2 and 3. to explore the relationship between the instructional leadership of school administrators and the promotion of classroom research among teachers under the Sisaket Primary Educational Service Area Office 2. This study employed a quantitative research design. The research instrument was a structured questionnaire. The sample consisted of 327 participants, determined using the Krejcie and Morgan (1970) sample size table. Stratified random sampling was applied, with proportional allocation based on the size of each educational institution. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including percentage, mean and standard deviation, as well as inferential statistics using Pearson’s correlation coefficient. The research findings were as follows 1) The overall level of instructional leadership of school administrators was at the highest level (x̄ = 4.66, S.D. = 0.38) 2) The overall level of teachers’ promotion of classroom research was at a high level (x̄ = 4.24, S.D. = 0.54) and 3) Instructional leadership of school administrators and the promotion of classroom research among teachers were positively correlated at a moderate level, with statistical significance at the 0.01 level.

Guidelines for Developing Digital Intelligence Quotient of Teachers in Schools under Khon Kaen Primary Educational Service Area Office 3

2026-03-05T21:45:35+07:00

The purposes of this research were 1. to investigate the level of digital Intelligence Quotient of teachers in schools under the Office of Khon Kaen Primary Educational Service Area 3 and 2. to examine guidelines for the development of teachers’ digital Intelligence Quotient in schools under the same jurisdiction. This study employed a quantitative research design. The research instrument was a questionnaire. The sample consisted of 306 participants, determined using the Taro Yamane (1973) formula at a 0.05 level of precision. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including percentage, mean and standard deviation. The findings revealed that: (1) the overall level of digital literacy among teachers under the Khon Kaen Primary Educational Service Area Office 3 was at a high level (x̄ = 3.61, S.D. = 0.43). When considering each dimension, the highest level of practice was found in digital rights (x̄ = 3.92, S.D. = 0.38), followed by digital communication (x̄ = 3.86, S.D. = 0.38). The three dimensions with the lowest levels of practice were digital safety (x̄ = 3.57, S.D. = 0.43), digital security (x̄ = 3.43, S.D. = 0.44) and digital literacy skills (x̄ = 3.29, S.D. = 0.52), respectively and 2) Guidelines for enhancing digital literacy among teachers under the Khon Kaen Primary Educational Service Area Office 3 consisted of the following: 2.1) Digital Safety: Teachers should be developed to build digital resilience through training on identifying misinformation and using online media critically and responsibly, alongside safeguarding personal and organizational data in accordance with PDPA principles. Emphasis should be placed on media literacy skills, particularly the ability to verify and filter information from diverse and credible sources 2.2) Digital Security: Cybersecurity protection for teachers should be strengthened by ensuring that software and antivirus systems are regularly updated. In addition, account security should be enhanced through multi-factor authentication (2FA) and effective password management. This should be complemented by separating private Wi-Fi networks from school networks and configuring strong router passwords and 2.3) Digital Communication: A culture of professional communication should be fostered through Professional Learning Community (PLC) platforms, emphasizing the principle of “think before you click” and accountability for permanent digital footprints. Teachers should strictly adhere to school policies and PDPA regulations, particularly in obtaining consent before posting students’ images. A mentoring system should also be implemented to support teachers in managing privacy settings effectively.

The Protection of Witnesses in Criminal Proceeding During Trial

2026-03-13T22:45:54+07:00

This research consists purposes were 1. to examine concepts, theories and principles related to witness protection, including appropriate measures for the protection of witnesses during court proceedings 2. to conduct a comparative study of the roles and duties relating to witness protection of court police officers in Thailand, the United States of America, England and the Commonwealth of Australia 3. to analyze problems related to witness protection, including other appropriate measures for protecting witnesses during court proceedings and 4. to propose appropriate recommendations and guidelines to enhance the effectiveness of witness protection. This research is qualitative research approach based on a documentary review of Thai-language books and documents, as well as information obtained from easily accessible and reliable websites. The research also examines legal textbooks, Supreme Court judgments, academic articles, journals, research studies, theses, study reports, codes, statutes, regulation and foreign legal doctrines and principles. The collected data are analyzed to derive findings and conclusions and to propose appropriate legal reforms. The research findings indicate were 1) concepts, principles and legal provisions on witness protection among various agencies lack consistency and unity, adversely affecting the exercise of authority, operational practices, and inter-agency coordination 2) witness protection during court proceedings should fall within the authority of court police officers; however, Thailand lacks clear legal provisions defining such authority, resulting in a fragmented and less credible system, in contrast to the United States, which has a designated primary agency operating under a systematic framework that ensures greater effectiveness and reliability 3) witness protection during court proceedings in Thailand remains limited in terms of authority, operational guidelines and post-trial protection measures, necessitating legal development, the establishment of clear guidelines and additional protective measures to create an effective, unified and trustworthy system and 4) it is recommended that a standardized Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for witness protection be established for use by all relevant agencies, and that relevant laws be amended, including granting explicit witness protection authority to court police officers under the Court Police Act B.E. 2562 (2019), revising the roles stipulated in the Regulations of the Judicial Administration B.E. 2548 (2005) and incorporating provisions on witness relocation and the acceptance of witnesses from other states or countries under the Witness Protection Act B.E. 2546 (2003), in order to ensure a comprehensive and unified witness protection system.

The Study of Soft Skills of School Administrators Affecting the Effectiveness of Academic Administration in Schools under the Kalasin Secondary Educational Service Area Office

2026-03-05T21:44:20+07:00

This research consists purposes were 1. to study the soft skills of school administrators in schools 2. to examine the academic administration in schools 3. to investigate the relationship between the soft skills of school administrators and academic administration in schools and 4. to study the effects of the soft skills of school administrators on the effectiveness of academic administration in schools. This research employed a quantitative research approach. The research instrument was a questionnaire. The sample group consisted of 350 school administrators and teachers under the Kalasin Secondary Educational Service Area Office in the academic year 2025. The sample size was determined using Taro Yamane’s (1973) formula at the error level of 0.05 and selected by stratified random sampling. The statistics used for data analysis included frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, Pearson’s product–moment correlation coefficient and stepwise multiple regression analysis. The results of the research were as follows 1) The overall level of soft skills of school administrators was at a high level (x̅= 4.04, S.D. = 0.29) 2) The overall level of the effectiveness of academic administration in schools under the Kalasin Secondary Educational Service Area Office was at a high level (x̅= 4.44, S.D. = 0.33). 3) The soft skills of school administrators were positively correlated with the effectiveness of academic administration in schools at the .01 level of statistical significance, at a moderate level (r_xyranged from .373 to .428) and 4) The soft skills of school administrators in three aspects human relations skills, teamwork skills, and communication skills positively affected the effectiveness of academic administration in schools. These variables jointly predicted the effectiveness of academic administration in schools at the .05 level of statistical significance, accounting for 29.80 percent of the variance, with a standard error of estimate of 0.12 (R² = 0.292, S.E._est = 0.12). The predictive equation in raw score form was: = 2.956 + 0.145(X₃) + 0.130(X₁) + 0.078 (X₂) The predictive equation in standardized score form was: _y = 0.330(Z_X3) + 0.302(Z_X1) + 0.123(Z_X2)

A Study of Stakeholder Needs for the Analysis of Expected Learning Outcomes of the Bachelor of Arts Program in Department of Community and Social Development Phranakhon Si Ayutthaya Rajabhat University

2026-02-03T14:01:24+07:00

This research consists purposes were 1. to study the needs of stakeholders regarding the competencies and attributes of graduates in the Bachelor of Arts program in Community and Social Development at Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Rajabhat University and 2. to analyze the expected learning outcomes of the Bachelor of Arts program in Community and Social Development at Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Rajabhat University. Both quantitative and qualitative research methods were employed. The data providers included representatives from organizations where graduates have completed internships or entered the workforce, current students, prospective students, alumni, faculty and service users/local communities, totaling 299 people. The research instruments were questionnaires and interviews. The results showed that 1) The overall needs of stakeholders regarding the competencies and attributes of graduates in the Bachelor of Arts program in Community and Social Development at Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Rajabhat University were at the highest level, accounting for 93.20%, in the following areas: 1) Knowledge 2) Skill 3) Ethics and 4) Character and 2) The results of the analysis of the expected learning outcomes of the Bachelor of Arts program The Community and Social Development program at Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Rajabhat University focuses on the following learning objectives (PLO1): integrating theoretical knowledge and applying it in community and social development; developing work skills for community and social development; ethical considerations for community and social developers and demonstrating acceptance and adaptation within a multicultural society. These objectives were then used to design the learning outcomes for each year (first to fourth year).

The Needs for Developing Academic Leadership of School Administrators under Khon Kaen Primary Educational Service Area Office 3

2026-03-13T21:57:13+07:00

This research purposes were 1. to study the current situation and the desirable conditions of academic leadership of school administrators under Khon Kaen primary educational service area office 3 and 2. to study the needs for developing academic leadership of school administrators under Khon Kaen primary educational service area office 3. This study employed a quantitative research design. The research instrument was a questionnaire. The sample consisted of 306 participants, determined using the Taro Yamane (1973) formula at a margin of error of 0.05. The data collected from the questionnaires were analyzed using statistical methods, including the mean and the Priority Needs Index (PNI). The research results were found that 1) The study results of the current situation were found that in overall, was rated at a moderate level (x̅= 3.21, S.D.= 0.75), a desirable conditions, in overall, were rated at a high level. (x̅= 4.43, S.D.= 0.38) and 2) The study results of the needs for developing academic leadership were examined. Overall, the Modified Priority Needs Index (PNI Modified) had an average value of 0.39 When considering each aspect, the results can be ranked from the highest to the lowest as follows: (1) school curriculum development (2) promotion of an academic atmosphere and learning environment (3) educational supervision (4) establishment of vision mission and learning goals and (5) promotion of teaching and learning management.

The Development of a Flipped Classroom Learning Management Model on Ram Na Phat Si Nuan for Students at the College of Dramatic Arts

2026-02-24T00:04:48+07:00

The purposes of this research were 1. to design a flipped classroom learning model on Ram Na Phat Sin Nuan with efficiency based on the 80/80 criterion and 2. to examine the learning achievement of students at the College of Dramatic Arts before and after the implementation of the flipped classroom learning model on Ram Na Phat Sin Nuan. This research employed both quantitative and qualitative. The research instruments included: an evaluation form for assessing the appropriateness of the flipped classroom learning management model; an evaluation form for assessing the appropriateness of lesson plans based on the flipped classroom learning model; flipped classroom lesson plans; a learning achievement test in the cognitive domain and a practical skills assessment form. The sample consisted of 43 Grade 9 students majoring in Thai Classical Dance and Drama at the College of Dramatic Arts. The participants were selected using purposive sampling. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation), item analysis (difficulty and discrimination indices), achievement-test reliability (KR-20) and the evaluation of instructional management efficiency in accordance with the E1/E2 criterion, while qualitative data were analyzed through content analysis. The findings indicated that 1) the efficiency of the flipped classroom learning management model was 84.13/87.68, exceeding the established 80/80 criterion supporting the research hypothesis and 2) Furthermore, students’ post-instruction achievement scores in both knowledge (x̅= 17.58, S.D. = 1.26) practical skills (x̅= 17.65, S.D. = 0.48) were significantly higher than their pre-instruction scores in knowledge (x̅= 9.60, S.D. = 2.10) and practical skills (x̅= 10.49, S.D. = 0.59), at the .05 level of statistical significance. The results suggest that the flipped classroom approach effectively enhances both cognitive and practical learning outcomes in Thai classical dance education.

Learning Management Using the Jigsaw Teaching Technique Integrated to Enhance Academic Achievement in Standard Thai Folk Dance Among Grade 9 Students in Muangsamsipamphawanwittaya School Ubon Ratchathani Province

2026-03-13T22:13:16+07:00

This research consists purposes were 1. to develop and implement Jigsaw-based lesson plans on the topic of Standard Thai Folk Dance for Grade 9 students to meet an efficiency criterion of 80/80 2. to compare students' cognitive achievement before and after the intervention and 3. to evaluate students' practical dance skills after the implementation of the Jigsaw technique. The research instruments consisted of (1) Jigsaw-based lesson plans, (2) a cognitive achievement test and (3) a practical dance skill assessment form. The sample, obtained through simple random sampling, comprised 30 Grade 9 students from Muangsamsipamphawanwitthaya School during the second semester of the 2025 academic year. The experiment was conducted over a period of four weeks. Data were analyzed using percentage, mean (x̅) standard deviation (S.D.) and dependent samples t-test. The results revealed that 1) The efficiency of the Jigsaw-based learning management was 86.13/84.15, which exceeded the established 80/80 criterion and aligned with the research hypothesis. 2) The students’ cognitive achievement after the intervention (x̅= 16.83, S.D.= 1.37) was significantly higher than before the intervention (x̅= 9.07, S.D.= 1.62) at a .05 level of statistical significance. 3) Practical Skill Achievement: Regarding the students' practical dance skills after learning through the Jigsaw technique, 100% of the students achieved a Good level or higher.

Strategic Proposals for Developing 21st Century Competencies of Educational Administrators under the Primary Education Service Area Office in Prachinburi Province

2026-03-03T22:46:45+07:00

This research consists purposes were 1. to study the priority needs and analyze the environment for developing 21st century competencies of school administrators under the Primary Education Service Area Offices in Prachinburi Province 2. to develop strategic proposals for enhancing 21st century competencies of school administrators under the Primary Education Service Area Offices in Prachinburi Province and 3. to evaluate the strategic proposals for developing 21st century competencies of school administrators under the Primary Education Service Area Offices in Prachinburi Province. This study employed a mixed-methods research design integrating both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The research instruments consisted of a questionnaire, a semi-structured interview form, focus group discussion records, and a strategy evaluation form. The sample group comprised 335 school administrators and teachers, determined using the Krejcie and Morgan (1970) sample size table at a 0.05 level of significance, and selected through stratified random sampling. The target groups included 9 experts and 20 strategy proposal evaluators, selected through purposive sampling. The statistical techniques used for data analysis included mean, standard deviation, needs assessment index (Modified Priority Needs Index: PNImodified), and content analysis. The research findings were as follows 1) The overall priority needs for developing 21st century competencies of school administrators under the Primary Education Service Area Offices in Prachinburi Province yielded a PNI value of 0.25. When examined by dimension, digital technology and educational innovation had the highest priority need (PNI = 0.34), followed by collaborative networking and strategic communication (PNI = 0.25), strategic management and outcomes (PNI = 0.23), continuous learning and capacity development (PNI = 0.22) and visionary leadership and change management (PNI = 0.21), respectively. The SWOT analysis revealed strengths in clear administrative structures and a strong professional learning community; weaknesses in the lack of in-depth digital technology competencies and discontinuous professional development systems; opportunities arising from government policies and the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) development; and threats from rapid changes and educational inequality 2) The strategic proposals comprised a vision, five mission statements, five objectives and five strategic issues covering five competency areas: (1) digital technology and educational innovation (2) collaborative networking and strategic communication (3) strategic management and outcomes (4) lifelong learning and continuous capacity development and (5) visionary leadership and change management and 3) The evaluation of the strategic proposals indicated that overall appropriateness was at the highest level (x̄ = 4.65, S.D. = 0.49), feasibility was at a high level (x̄ = 4.48, S.D. = 0.52) and utility was at the highest level (x̄ = 4.70, S.D. = 0.47).

The Development of Electronic book (E-book) with Practical Skills Teaching Based on Davies' Concept on the Performance of Folk Dance Ram Sao Ban Tae to Develop Academic Achievement for Secondary School Year 2 Students

2026-03-09T23:11:14+07:00

This research consists purposes were 1. to determine the efficiency of an electronic book (e-book) integrated with skill-based instruction based on Davies’ concept on Ram Sao Ban Tae for Grade 8 students, in accordance with the 80/80 efficiency criterion 2. to compare students’ learning achievement in the cognitive domain on Ram Sao Ban Tae before and after learning through the e-book integrated with skill-based instruction based on Davies’ concept and 3. to compare students’ learning achievement in the psychomotor domain (dance skills) of Ram Sao Ban Tae before and after learning through the e-book integrated with skill-based instruction based on Davies’ concept. This study employed a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative and quantitative research. The research instruments included: (1) an e-book (2) lesson plans based on Davies’ instructional model (3) a cognitive achievement test and (4) a dance skill assessment form. The sample consisted of 30 Grade 8 students from Phetwitthayakan School during the 2025 academic year, selected via simple random sampling. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics including percentage, mean, and standard deviation and comparative statistics, specifically the t-test and F-test. The research findings were as follows: 1) The e-book for the Ram Sao Ban Tae dance demonstrated an efficiency of 83.20/85.17, which met the predefined criteria 2) Students' cognitive achievement after learning with the e-book and Davies’ instructional model was significantly higher than before the intervention at a .05 level of statistical significance and 3) Students' dance skill achievement after learning with the e-book and Davies’ instructional model was significantly higher than before the intervention at a .05 level of statistical significance

Guidelines for Developing Teachers’ Learning Management in the Digital Era under the Office of Kalasin Primary Educational Service Area 1

2026-03-03T22:43:54+07:00

This research consists purposes were 1. to study the current and desirable conditions of teachers’ learning management in the digital era 2. to examine the priority needs for teachers’ learning management in the digital era and 3) develop guidelines for improving teachers’ learning management in the digital era under the Office of Kalasin Primary Educational Service Area 1. The study employed a Mixed Methods Research design. The research instruments consisted of a questionnaire and a semi-structured interview. The sample group comprised 300 administrators and teachers, with the sample size determined based on the table of Krejcie and Morgan (1970) The samples were selected using Stratified Random Sampling. The target group consisted of five experts (Connoisseurship), selected through Purposive Sampling. The data collected from the questionnaire were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including percentage, mean, and standard deviation, as well as the Modified Priority Needs Index (PNI Modified). Data from the semi-structured interviews and related documents were analyzed using content analysis. The research findings revealed that 1) The current condition of teachers’ learning management in the digital era was overall at a moderate level (x̅= 3.22, S.D. = 0.80), while the desirable condition was overall at the high level (x̅= 4.25, S.D. = 0.73) 2) The priority needs index (PNI_modified) for teachers’ learning management in the digital era was 0.32 and 3) The guidelines for developing teachers’ learning management in the digital era consisted of two aspects: (1) the use of digital technology for learning measurement and evaluation and (2) the development of learning environment management. The evaluation of the appropriateness and feasibility of these guidelines was overall at the highest level.