Journal of Education Rajabhat Maha Sarakham University

A Study of Attitudes Towards Learning Biochemistry of Nursing Students in the Private Universities in the Eastern of Thailand

Santi Sakdarat — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0700

The objectives of this research were to analyze the attitudes of nursing students toward learning Biochemistry and compare these attitudes based on demographic factors, including gender, parents’ occupation, place of residence, cumulative GPA, and parents’ income. Additionally, the study investigates the relationship between students’ attitudes toward learning Biochemistry and their academic performance as well as their family’s economic background. The research sample comprised 165 nursing students enrolled in Biochemistry during the second semester of the 2024 academic year. The research instrument is questionnaire, assessing toure key included: 1) Attitudes toward Biochemistry knowledge, 2) Attitudes toward Biochemistry learning experience, 3) Attitudes toward Biochemistry in terms of behavioral tendencies, and 4) Attitudes toward Biochemistry concerning teacher efficiency. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including mean and standard deviation, as well as inferential statistical methods such as the independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, and Pearson’s correlation coefficient.

The findings indicate that students’ overall attitudes toward learning Biochemistry were at a moderate level (x̅=4.19, S.D.=.58). The highest-rated aspect was teacher efficiency (x̅=4.19, S.D.=.57), whereas the lowest-rated aspect pertained to behavioral tendencies (x̅=4.19, S.D.=.62). Statistically significant differences were observed in attitudes based on gender and place of residence. Furthermore, a negative correlation was found between attitudes toward Biochemistry knowledge and parents’ income, suggesting that students from higher-income families tend to have less favorable attitudes toward Biochemistry compared to those from lower-income backgrounds.

Guidelines for Evaluating Pancak Silat Referees in Thailand

Sersakul Jaisamut, Somphob Praditsarn, Sonephet Chandanouvong, Yusob Damteh — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0700

The purpose of this research was to develop guidelines for evaluating Pancak Silat referees in Thailand. The research method included: 1) document synthesis along with in-depth interviews using semi-structured interviews with 9 experts until data saturation is reached to create guidelines for evaluating referees; 2) once the guidelines for evaluating referees were developed, the consistency was verified using Modified Delphi technique with 17 experts, employed a closed-ended questionnaire; and 3) conducting focus group discussion with 8 stakeholders to confirm the applicability of the guidelines for evaluating referees. The statistics were Index of Item Objective Congruence (IOC), median, and interquartile range.

The results of the research revealed that the guidelines for evaluating Pancak Silat referees in Thailand were appropriate and feasible for implementation. There were comprising of 5 components and 31 indicators as follows: 1) 7 indicators in Knowledge, 2) 12 Indicators in Skills, 3) 4 Indicators in Work Performance, 4) 4 indicator in Attitude, and 5) 4 indicators in Career Advancement. Each indicator and evaluation criterion was set with a passing threshold of 4 points out of a total of 5 points. The result from the focus group discussion with stakeholders confirmed and suggested that these evaluation guidelines are suitable and feasible for evaluating Pancak Silat referees.

Metacognitive Reading Strategies of Thai EAP University Students: A Case of Electric Program Students in Different Majors

Pattanon Phonhan, Sujittra Intharatsamee, Ratsawadee Belardo — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0700

The research study aimed to investigate Thai higher education, Electric program students’ metacognitive reading strategies in case of different majors in the same field. The sample of the research consisted of 70 second-year electric program students ; 35 Electric Power Engineering students, and 35 Electrical Technical Education students. The research instrument was the Survey of Reading Strategies (SORS), developed by Mokhtari & Sheorey (2001) which was applied for measuring the frequency of metacognitive awareness in reading academic texts. The data were analyzed by the package program in accordance with means, standard deviation, pos-hoc, and One-way ANOVA.

The findings of this study revealed that the problem-solving strategy group was the most frequently used whereas the support strategy was at the least when they read English academic materials. Furthermore, both academic programs in the same field had different statistical significance on global strategy. In conclusion, the difference for student’s using reading strategies depended on the nature of their majors.

Safety Operation of Educational Institutions under Krabi Primary Educational Service Area Office

Saowalak Chaopa, Wanlaya Thamaphiban Inthanin — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0700

The purposes of this research were: 1) study safety operation of educational institutions, 2) compare opinions of teachers towards the safety operation of educational institutions based on the variables of gender, age, educational background, work experience, and school size, and 3) conclude suggestions on safety operation of educational institutions. The research samples were 298 teachers. The research instrument was questionnaire in Likert scale format with a reliability value of 0.98. The statistics used for data analysis were percentage, mean, standard deviation, Independent t-test, and F-test.

The results of the research found that: 1) the safety operation of educational institutions was at a high level, 2) the comparison results showed that the opinions of teachers with different genders, ages, and educational background towards the safety operation of educational institutions were not different, while the opinions of teachers with different work experiences and affiliated with educational institutions of different sizes regarding safety operations of educational institutions were significantly different at the significance level of .05. and .001, respectively, and 3) it was suggested that the educational institutions should create safety prevention measures and enhance awareness of safety of teachers and students and provide training for teachers and students’ safety management to increase level of safety in educational institutions and effectively solve the related problems.

Development of Thai Critical Reading Skills through the STAD Cooperative Learning Technique for Grade 6 Students

Penpak Pasadon, Chaiwat Supukworakul, Samarn Ekkapim, Amornrat Choprapun — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0700

Objectives of this research included: 1) to develop learning activities for enhancing Thai critical reading skills using STAD cooperative learning techniques for grade 6 students with an efficiency criterion of 85/85; 2) to determine the effectiveness index of the learning activities for Thai critical reading skills using STAD cooperative learning technique; 3) to compare the students› Thai critical reading skills before and after the intervention; and 4) examine students› satisfaction toward the STAD cooperative learning. The sample group consisted of 20 Grade 6/2 students from the Rajabhat Mahasarakham University Demonstration School during the second semester of the 2022 academic year, was selected through cluster random sampling. The research instruments included: 1) lesson plans using STAD cooperative learning technique, 2) a Thai critical reading skills test, and 3) a student satisfaction questionnaire. Data analysis statistics involved mean (x̅), standard deviation (S.D.), percentage, and dependent samples t-test.

The results of the study revealed that: 1) The efficiency of the learning activities for Thai critical reading skills using the STAD cooperative learning technique for Grade 6 was 86.93/85.25, met the established criterion of 85/85. 2) The effectiveness index of the learning activities for Thai critical reading skills using STAD cooperative learning technique was 0.77, equivalent to 77.00%. 3) Students’ Thai critical reading skills showed a statistically significant improvement at the .01 level after the intervention. 4) Overall, students’ satisfaction toward the learning for Thai critical thinking skills using STAD cooperative learning technique was at a high level.

A Study of Academic Leadership Affecting the Effectiveness of Academic Administration in Schools under the Office of Kalasin Primary Educational Service Area 2

Thammanoon Boonrueang, Saksit Rittilun, Supot Duangnet — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0700

The purposes of the research were: 1) to study the academic leadership of school administrators, 2) to assess the effectiveness of academic administration in schools; 3) to identify the impact of academic leadership on the effectiveness of academic administration in school. The research was conducted in two phases. Phase 1 studied academic leadership affecting the effectiveness of academic administration in school, with a sample group of 297 administrators and teachers from disproportionate stratified random sampling with a ratio of 1:5, resulting in 104 school administrators and 193 teachers. Phase 2 sought guidelines for developing academic leadership affecting the effectiveness of academic administration in school, with 6 experts as informants from purposive sampling. The research tools included: a questionnaire on academic leadership of school administrators with item discrimination values between 0.39-0.85 and overall reliability of 0.98; and a questionnaire on effectiveness of academic administration in school with item discrimination values between 0.43-0.87 and a reliability of 0.98. Quantitative data were analyzed using percentage, mean, standard deviation, Pearson’s correlation, and stepwise multiple regression analysis.

The research findings were as follows: 1) The overall academic leadership of school administrators was at high level; 2) The overall effectiveness of academic administration in schools was at high level; 3) Academic leadership significantly affected the effectiveness of academic administration in school at the .01 level regarding the defining school goals, vision and mission; supervision, monitoring and evaluation of teaching; curriculum development; and student development. These factors explained 79.60% of the variance in the effectiveness of academic administration.

The predictive equation in raw scores was:
Y’ = 0.767 + 0.256X1 + 0.268X3 + 0.110X2 + 0.160X5,
The prediction equation in standardized scores was:
Z’ = 0.368Z1 + 0.385Z3 + 0.197Z2 + 0.220Z5.

Development of Learning Activities Based on Davies’ Instructional Model for Psychomotor Domain to Promote Khlui Piang Aw Flute Playing Skill of Grade 4 Students

Theeradet Boonlers, Phitthayawat Thanasri, Natthachai Chanthachum — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0700

The aims of this research were: 1) to develop learning activities based on Davies’ Instructional Model for Psychomotor Domain to promote Khlui Piang Aw flute playing skills for grade 4 students to meet the 80/80 criteria; 2) to compare the learning achievement between pre-test and post-test of grade 4 students in the learning activities; 3) to study the Khlui Piang Aw flute playing skills of grade 4 students in the learning activities; and 4) to examine satisfaction of grade 4 students on the learning activities. The sample group of this research was a classroom of 20 of grade 4 students at Nong Tor Witthaya School, Roi Et Primary Educational Service Area Office 1in semester 2 of academic year 2022. The research instruments included: 1) 9 learning activity plans for 14 hours; 2) a 20 items of 4-option multiple-choice learning achievement test; 3 ) a Khlui Piang Aw flute performance test in 5 areas; and 4) student satisfaction questionnaire on the learning management. Data analysis statistics included mean, standard deviation, percentage and t-test for Dependent Sample.

The research results showed that: 1) the effectiveness of the learning activity plans based on Davies’ Instructional Model for Psychomotor Domain to promote Khlui Piang Aw flute playing skills for grade 4 students was 83.27/81.75, which meets the established criteria, 2) Students in the learning activities achieved significantly higher post-test scores than pre-test scores at a statistical significant level of .05, 3) The Khlui Piang Aw playing skills of students in the learning activities was 77.00 percent, and 4) students’ satisfaction with the learning activities in overall was at a high level.

Learning Achievement in Computer Science on Threats in the Digital World Using Infographic Media for Prathomsuksa 4 Students at School Under the Ratchaburi Primary Education Service Area 2

Jiraphorn Thongsat, Tanadol Somboon, Weera Wongsan — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0700

The objectives of this research were: 1) to develop learning achievement in Computer Science on Threats in the Digital World using Infographic Media with the criterion of 80%; 2) to determine learning progress in Computer Science on Threats in the Digital World by using Infographic Media; 3) to compare learning achievement in Computer Science on Threats in the Digital World between using Infographic Media and traditional teaching; and 4) to compare students’ satisfaction toward learning in Computer Science on Threats in the Digital World between using Infographic Media and traditional teaching. This research employed a quasi-experimental research design. The sample group was 50 of Prathomsuksa 4 students in the second semester of the academic year 2023 at school under the Ratchaburi primary education service area 2, was obtained via cluster random sampling method. The data collection instruments were: 1) learning materials on Threats in the Digital World; 2) infographic media on Threats in the Digital World; 3) lesson plan of Computer Science on Threats in the Digital World; 4) learning achievement test; and 5) students’ satisfaction questionnaire. Data analysis statistics were mean, Standard Deviation and percentage.

Research findings were: (1) learning achievement in Computer Science on Threats in the Digital World using Infographic Media was 84.60%, which met the criterion of 80%; (2) learning progress in Computer Science on Threats in the Digital World using Infographic Media was 0.66, in medium gain; (3) learning achievement in Computer Science on Threats in the Digital World using Infographic Media was higher than traditional teaching; and (4) students’ satisfaction toward learning in Computer Science on Threats in the Digital World using Infographic Media was higher than traditional teaching.

The Study of Guidelines for Developing the Competencies of School Administrators in New Normal Under Kalasin Primary Educational Service Area Office 2

Kanokwan Pholkhun, Saksit Rittilun, Amorn Malasree — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This research aimed to: 1) study the current and desired conditions regarding the competencies of school administrators in the new normal; 2) study needs for competencies of school administrators in the new normal; and 3) study guidelines for developing the competencies of school administrators in the new normal. The research samples consisted of 297school administrators and teachers from non-proportionate stratified random sampling and 5 experts from purposive selection. The research instruments consisted of a 5-level rating scale questionnaire with a discrimination power between 0.46-0.96 and a reliability of 0.96, and a semi-structured interview. The data analysis statistics were mean, standard deviation and percentage.

The research results found that: 1) The current and desired conditions regarding the competencies of school administrators in the new normal in overall was at a high level; 2) The priority needs index for competencies of school administrators in the new normal, ranked from highest to lowest, were: results-based management, transformational leadership, communication, information technology utilization, teamwork, and self-development and professional development, respectively; 3) The guidelines for developing the competencies of school administrators in the new normal consisted of: 1) being open-minded and receptive to new and creative ideas from all personnel; 2) providing training on teaching innovations, promoting classroom research to encourage teachers to experiment with new methods; 3) creating a culture of open and clear communication, and choosing appropriate communication channels for the present era; 4) utilizing platforms to easily gain supporter through social media and using quality content; 5) setting clear goals and roles and responsibilities of team members; 6) organizing meetings to allow personnel to exchange opinions and experiences related to their job duties.

Development of English reading skills using SQ3R Technical Learning Management for 6th grade students

Apassara U-sachit, Thanyaluck Khechornphak, Surakan Jungharn — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0700

The research aimed to achieve the following objectives: 1) To enhance learning management using the SQ3R technique for 6th grade students elementary students to reach a 75/75 efficiency criterion. 2) To study the learning effectiveness index of students’ English reading skills from learning management using SQ3R technique for 6th grade students. 3) To study satisfaction levels using the SQ3R technique among 6th grade students elementary students. The target group comprised 9 students from the 6th grade at Phosi Municipality School in the second semester of the 2023 academic year, under the jurisdiction of the Education Department, Mueang Maha Sarakham Municipality. Research instruments included: 1) Learning management plan using the SQ3R technique. 2) A test measuring English language reading skills using the SQ3R technique. 3) A student satisfaction questionnaire. Basic statistical values used in the research included mean, standard deviation, and percentage.

The research findings were as follows: Learning activities using the SQ3R technique for 6th grade students elementary students were efficient, with an effectiveness score of 83.52/85.56, meeting the established criteria. The effectiveness index was 0.75 and indicating a 75% improvement in student development. Students expressed high satisfaction with the learning activities using the SQ3R technique, with an overall satisfaction level rated as high.

The Development of Classroom Research Competency in Data Analysis Knowledge through Workshop Training for Teachers and Staffs

Suricha Thanwisai — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0700

The purposes of this research were 1) to analyze the level of development of classroom research knowledge competency in data analysis, and 2) to compare the classroom research knowledge competency in data analysis among teachers and staff before and after workshop training. The scope of the study specifically focused on the knowledge dimension of classroom research competency in data analysis. The samples consisted of 22 teachers and staff members from Surawiwat School, Suranaree University of Technology, selected through simple random sampling. The study employed an experimental research methodology, and the data instruments were pre-test and post-test. Data analyses were conducted by using relative gain scores and paired-samples t-test.

The research findings revealed that: 1) most teachers and staff exhibited moderate development in classroom research knowledge competency in data analysis, accounting for 27.27%. However, a portion of the teachers and staffs showed no development or a decrease in their competency, representing 13.64% and 4.54%, respectively. 2) There was a statistically significant increase in teachers and staffs’ average scores of classroom research knowledge competency in data analysis after training compared to before training at the .05 level (t(21)=5.999, p=.000). The mean score before training was 3.045, whereas the mean score after training was 5.182, indicating an increase of 2.137 points on average.