STUDY OF THEORETICAL CONCEPTS USED IN DEVELOPING TEACHING AND LEARNING MODELS FOR THAI READING BASED ON DOCTORAL DISSERTATIONS IN THAILAND

Abstract

This Academic Article focuses on studying theoretical concepts used in developing teaching and learning models for Thai reading from doctoral dissertations of universities in Thailand during the years 2014 to 2023. The research was conducted using the ThaiLIS database with a purposive selection method. Data were summarized in a table created for this purpose and analyzed using basic statistical measures, including frequency and percentage, with the results presented in a descriptive summary.

The study found that there were 7 doctoral dissertations that applied theoretical concepts in developing teaching and learning models for Thai reading,
from 4 universities: Chulalongkorn University (2 dissertations), Silpakorn University
(2 dissertations), Naresuan University (2 dissertations), and Mahasarakham University
(1 dissertation). All 7 dissertations used a research and development (R&D) approach. The research samples included two educational levels: 2 high school level studies and 5 undergraduate level studies. The theoretical concepts used in developing the teaching and learning models can be categorized according to reading types:
1) Analytical reading models with 6 theoretical concepts, and 2) Critical reading models with 13 theoretical concepts. Teaching and learning models are crucial for educators to enhance the effectiveness of their teaching.