Journal for Social Sciences Research

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF A LEARNING MANAGEMENT MODEL TO ENHANCE GOOD CITIZENSHIP CHARACTERISTICS ON A SOCIAL-SERVICE BASED INSTRUCTIONAL CONCEPTS FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

2023-03-09T16:24:51+07:00

This research aimed to: 1) develop a learning management model to enhance good citizenship characteristics based on a social-service based instructional concept; and 2) study the effectiveness of a learning management model to enhance good citizenship characteristics on a social-service based instructional concepts for Undergraduate Students. This study is a quasi-experimental research. The samples, selected by multi-stage random sampling method,
consisted of 30 second-year undergraduate students of the Faculty of Music and Drama. The instruments used in this research were 1) a learning management model, 2) 9 learning activity management plans based on the learning management model to enhance good citizenship characteristics, which all components were appropriate and consistent, 3) a good citizenship characteristics assessment form, and 4) a social service-based activity assessment form with the index of congruence value between 0.80-1.00. The statistics used to analyze the data included mean, standard derivation, and one–way repeated measures ANOVA.

The research results showed that: 1) the learning management model to enhance good citizenship characteristics based on a social-service based instructional concepts comprised 5 elements: 1.1) principles, 1.2) objectives, 1.3) contents, 1.4) instructional procedure, consisting of 4 steps—step 1: preparation, 2: operation, 3: knowledge construction and application in real situation, and step 4: work evaluation, and 1.5) measurement and evaluation. Overall, the learning management model was evaluated at the highest level ( = 4.89, S.D. = 0.18). 2) The effectiveness of the learning management model to enhance good citizenship characteristics based on a social-service based instructional concepts revealed that in each stage students improved the good citizenship characteristics in 3 aspects—self-responsibility, cooperation, and social responsibility—at a significant level of .05.

ADVERSITY QUOTIENT, EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND ADJUSTMENT OF EMPLOYEES OF NGERN TID LOR HEAD OFFICE, BANGKOK

2023-05-08T19:32:26+07:00

The purposes of this research were to: 1) study the level of adversity quotient; emotional intelligence, and adjustment of employees of Ngern Tid Lor Head Office; 2) compare the adjustment of employees as classified by personal factors; 3) study the relationship between adversity quotient and adjustment of employees; and 4) study the relationship between emotional intelligence and adjustment of employees. The sample was 240 employees of Ngern Tid Lor Company, Head Office, Bangkok. The research instrument was a questionnaire. The statistics used for data analysis were percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test, one-way ANOVA and Pearson’s product-moment correlation coefficient.

The results showed that: 1) Adversity quotient and adjustment of employees were at a high level, while emotional intelligence was at a moderate level. 2) The employees with different personal factors were not different in the adjustment. 3) Adversity quotient was positively related to the adjustment of employees with statistical significance at .05 level. 4) Emotional intelligence was positively related to the adjustment of employees with the statistical significance at .05 level.

KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE FOR SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT WITH ZERO WASTE CONCEPT OF THUNG HUA CHANG SUBDISTRICT MUNICIPALITY, THUNG HUA CHANG DISTRICT, LAMPHUN PROVINCE

2023-04-04T21:08:41+07:00

This study examined the knowledge, attitudes, and practices and their correlated factors of household solid waste management with the zero waste concept in the area of Thung Hua Chang Subdistrict Municipality, Thung Hua Chang District, Lamphun Province. It is cross-sectional research of a representative of each household with the age of 18 years and over, totaling 735. The sample size, according to Daniel’s formula (2010), accounted for 185 households. To avoid incompleteness of the data, therefore, the sample was added up to 200 households. Additionally, 30 stakeholders were selected from the purposive sampling. The data collection tool was a questionnaire that was examined for validity and reliability in household solid waste management by experts. The reliability coefficient was 0.80 for knowledge, and 0.81 for attitude and practice. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation inferential statistics was used to analyze the factors related to the practice of household solid waste management with a zero-waste concept.

According to the study, overall, people have knowledge of household solid waste management with the concept of zero-waste at a moderate level (78.20%). Overall their attitude and practice were at a moderate level with an average of 2.90 and 2.99, respectively. The factors related to practices of household solid waste management with the zero waste concept with statistical significance were the participation in training activities on solid waste management organized by the agency in the past 6 months with a negative correlation (r = -0.15, P-Value = 0.03).

For conclusions and recommendations, data about knowledge, attitudes, and practices of household solid waste management with the zero-waste concept reflect the importance of waste problems. Therefore, this information should be applied to relevant development plans to make people understand how to manage solid waste in the household.

LEARNING BEHAVIOR TO USE WOLFRAM ALPHA FOR FACILITATING THE UNDERSTANDING OF MATHEMATICAL CONTENT OF CONSECUTIVE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS, COLLEGE OF INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY, KING MONGKUT'S UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY NORTH BANGKOK

2023-09-13T10:13:06+07:00

The purpose of this study was to investigate learning behavior to use Wolfram Alpha for facilitating mathematical learning of consecutive undergraduate students of College of Industrial Technology, King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok. The sample group was 46 undergraduate students who had studied 2-3-year consecutive bachelor degree and enrolled in Basic Mathematical Computing by Basic Computation Program Course in the second semester of the academic year 2022. The rating scale questionnaire was employed as a research tool based on Gagne’s learning theory. Descriptive statistics, namely, mean and standard deviation, were used to examine the research findings. The results revealed that overall, learning behavior to use Wolfram Alpha of consecutive undergraduate students in the aspect of learning outcomes or abilities was at a very high level. The factor with the highest effect was attitude with = 4.52 and S.D. = 0.57. The aspect of learning process and memory resulting from information organization in learners’ brain was also at a very good level. The factor with the highest effect was results from external situations affecting internal learning process of learners with = 4.62 and S.D. = 0.56. Lastly, the aspect of learning behavior to use Wolfram Alpha of consecutive undergraduate students was at a very high level. The factor with the highest effect was online learning behavior with = 4.48 and S.D. = 0.32.

PARTICIPATION IN HILL WATER SUPPLY MANAGEMENT ON THE DROUGHT CONDITION OF THE PEOPLE IN MAE LO WATERSHED, MAE RIM DISTRICT, CHIANG MAI PROVINCE

2023-10-14T11:33:25+07:00

This mixed methods research aimed to: 1) study the participation level in managing the hill water supply system; 2) analyze the factors associating to public participation in managing the hill water supply system; and 3) synthesize the policy recommendations on hill water supply system management during drought conditions based on community participation. The research sample consisted of 180 locals in Mae Lo Watershed, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province, and 21 stakeholders. Data were collected through a questionnaire, an informal interview, and a focus group discussion. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and content analysis. The results showed that the public participation in managing hill water supply systems during drought conditions was at a moderate level. The attitude towards the hill water supply system problems in drought conditions had positive correlations with the public participation in water supply management during drought conditions with statistical significance level at .05 (r = 0.383, p–value = 0.026). In conclusion, the stakeholders have suggested policy recommendations for promoting public participation in managing the hill water supply system during drought conditions as follows: 1) giving all households the right to equally access hill water supply; 2) preparing a systematic water management plan for consumption; and 3) getting support from local administrative organizations in management.

GUIDELINES FOR ONLINE LEARNING WITH GAMIFICATION FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS

2023-10-14T10:36:35+07:00

The objectives of this research were to 1) synthesize the documents and research related to online learning management with gamification, and 2) study the guidelines for online learning management based on the gamification concept for elementary school teachers. The methodology used was documentary research. The studied documents included 20 books, textbooks, and related documents, and 10 research papers. The research samples were 10 experts and 5 elementary school teachers. The research instruments used were 1) a form for synthesizing documents and related research papers, and 2) two sets of the structured interview form about the guidelines for designing online learning for experts and elementary school teachers. The data were analyzed by content analysis from the documents and related research and the interviews with experts and elementary school teachers.

The results of the study found that 1) according to the synthesis of relevant documents and research papers, it can be seen that online learning based on gamification concepts has four key principles. (1) The content should be interactive and be designed in various formats, e.g., games, puzzles, and skill-building activities. (2) Learning format should be varied, fun, and arouse student interest. Game mechanics, such as point and competition, may be used to motivate learners to join the activities. (3) Technology should be easily accessed and suitable for elementary students and help learners to experience simulated learning. Game-based learning technology can be used to help learners learn through game playing, e.g., computer game or board game. (4) Assessment and evaluation based on gamification concept should focus on skill and process assessment, rather than knowledge. Various assessment methods, such as testing, observation, interview, or grading, may be used and feedback should be regularly given to learners. 2) Guidelines for online learning based on the gamification concept can be summarized as follows: (1) defining learning objectives, (2) choosing the right game mechanics, (3) using a variety of gamification elements, (4) creating an interesting storyline or theme, (5) using interactive content, (6) providing immediate feedback to learners, (7) designing learning activities that promote cooperation and competition, (8) adjusting game mechanics according to content, (9) using technology effectively, (10) providing incentives or motivation according to learners’ needs, (11) having instructor participation in the online classroom, (12) having parent participation in online learning, and (13) conducting online assessment and evaluation.

THE STUDY OF THE PROBLEMS IN TEACHING PRACTICUM: A CASE STUDY OF CHINESE EDUCATION STUDENTS AT THE FACULTY OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES, NAKHON PATHOM RAJABHAT UNIVERSITY

2023-11-05T15:48:13+07:00

The purpose of this research was to study the problems in teaching practicum of Chinese major students who studies in the first semester of the academic year 2023 at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Nakhon Pathom Rajabhat University. The research sample was 30 Chinese major students and 10 mentor teachers obtained by purposive sampling. The research instrument was a questionnaire which was divided into three sessions: demographic data of the research sample, problem conditions related to field experience in the teaching practicum of Chinese major Students, and other opinions regarding field experience in the teaching practicum. The research finding showed that: 1) the students opined that the problems in teaching practicum was found at a high level, namely, textbooks, books, and teaching materials ( = 3.67), teaching aids ( = 3.70), and homework and assignment submission ( = 4.27). In addition, many educational institutions lack Chinese textbooks and budget to support Chinese language teaching and learning. 2) The mentor teachers reported that the problems of Chinese students in teaching practicum in the aspect of learning media/activities ( = 3.60) and learning management ( = 3.50) were at a high level. The students mainly used hand-out, textbooks, and Microsoft PowerPoint in teaching and learning, emphasize on lecture teaching method, and employed less interesting teaching media. There will also be pronunciation and grammatical errors. However, in terms of self-control, students were voluntary-mined and actively participated in school activities.

THE WAYS OF WATER BUFFALO AND THE SUSTAINABLE CULTURAL TOURISM DEVELOPMENT OF THE THALE NOI COMMUNITY IN PHATTHALUNG PROVINCE

2023-11-14T13:52:24+07:00

This research aimed to 1) analyze the environmental conditions of Thale Noi Community, Phatthalung Province, 2) study the ways of water buffalo farming, and 3) study the approaches for sustainable cultural tourism development of Thale Noi Community, Phatthalung Province. Qualitative research methodology was applied in this study. The key informants were water buffalo farmers, selected by purposive selection. Data were collected by in-depth interviews and analyzed by SWOT Analysis and TOWS Matrix. Content analysis was used to summarize the data from the interviews and the results were presented as descriptive research. The research found that the management of water buffalo tourism for sustainability requires to consider natural and environment conservation by keeping balance of nature and environment in the local areas, especially preserving water buffalo species and plants that are important food sources. To promote sustainable water buffalo tourism of Thale Noi Community, Phatthalung Province, must raise importance and emphasize to tourists the importance and understanding of the way of water buffalo. Systematic tourism management should be integrated with various sectors, both public and private, to create a balance between sustainable development and natural and environmental conservation. However, Thale Noi community, Phatthalung Province still lacks a clear operation plan and application of knowledge to products and services. All in all, these issues can be an important contribution to local development and sustainable cultural tourism in the future.

ORGANIZING COOPERATIVE LEARNING USING JIGSAW TECHNIQUE TO DEVELOP ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN SOCIAL STUDIES ON GOOD CITIZENS OF THE NATION FOR GRADE 3 STUDENTS AT ARJWITTAYAKARN SCHOOL UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE NAKHON RATCHASIMA PRIMARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA OFFICE 3

2023-11-07T14:33:02+07:00

This research aimed to 1) compare the academic achievement in social studies on “Good Citizens of the Nation” for Grade 3students; 2) study the satisfaction of Grade 3 students toward cooperative learning using the jigsaw technique. The research population was 24 Grade 3 students at Arjwittayakarn School under the jurisdiction of the Nakhon Ratchasima Primary Educational Service Area Office 3. The research instruments included a cooperative learning plan using the jigsaw technique, an academic achievement test, and a student satisfaction questionnaire. The statistics used in this research were mean and standard deviation. The results of the study showed that:

The academic achievement in social studies on “the Good Citizens of the Nation” of Grade 3 students after studying ( = 14.08, = 0.53) was higher than before ( = 6.72, = 0.47).
Overall, the student satisfaction with cooperative learning using the jigsaw technique was at a high level ( = 3.57, = 0.94). The aspect with the highest satisfaction was students liked the cooperative learning method ( = 4.60, = 0.76), followed by students practiced democracy in groups and they summarized the content learned together ( = 3.76, = 1.09).

PERSONNEL POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT FACTORS AFFECTING BUREAUCRACY 4.0 OF RATCHABURI PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION

2023-11-14T09:22:31+07:00

The research in the title of Personnel Potential Development Factors Affecting Bureaucracy 4.0 of Ratchaburi Provincial Administrative Organization aimed to study 1) the potential development level of personnel in the Ratchaburi Provincial Administrative Organization, 2) the Bureaucracy 4.0 level of Ratchaburi Provincial Administrative Organization, and 3) factors of personnel potential development that affected Bureaucracy 4.0 of Ratchaburi Provincial Administrative Organization. The population used was 213 personnel of Ratchaburi Provincial Administrative Organization. The research instrument was a questionnaire created by the researcher. Statistics used for data analysis were frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and stepwise multiple regression analysis.

The research results showed that: 1) Overall, the personnel potential development of the Ratchaburi Provincial Administrative Organization was at a high level. 2) Overall, Bureaucracy 4.0 of Ratchaburi Provincial Administrative Organization was at a moderate level. 3) The development of personnel potential of Ratchaburi Provincial Administrative Organization in the aspect of training (X₁) was the factor affecting the Bureaucratic 4.0. It could together predict the personnel potential development at the percentage of 2.3 with statistical significance at .05 level. The regression equation was Ŷ = -.152 (X₁).