Journal for Research and Innovation, Institute of Vocational Education Bangkok

Teacher Preparation in Industrial and Home Economics Education for the 21st Century: Opportunities, Challenges, and Development Strategies

Tippaporn Thanong, Kittiphan Hansamorn, Yodkhuan Sakhai — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This article examines teacher education in industrial and home economics education in the context of the 21st century, analyzing opportunities, challenges, and development approaches. Amid technological changes and evolving labor market demands, the study reveals increased opportunities for curriculum development through vocational education support policies from the Office of Basic Education Commission (OBEC) and digital technology integration. Key challenges include declining enrollment in these fields, adaptation to industrial changes, and creating teaching methods that respond to modern learners' needs. The article proposes essential development approaches: creating flexible and modern curricula, fostering collaboration with industry and enterprises, developing digital skills and innovative teaching methods, and expanding opportunities for lifelong learning and continuous professional development. These findings benefit teacher education institutions, OBEC, and stakeholders in planning educational development in industrial and home economics education to align with educational reform policies and effectively accommodate social changes and demands in the 21st century.

การทำงานวิจัยของอาจารย์ผู้สอนนักศึกษาระดับปริญญาตรี สังกัดสถาบันการอาชีวศึกษา ภาคกลาง 3 : กรณีศึกษา วิทยาลัยเทคนิคปราจีนบุรี

กรศิลป์ ชมพูชัย — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This research is qualitative in nature, aiming to 1) study the research activities of instructors teaching undergraduate students at the Central Region 3 Vocational Education Institute, and 2) develop more effective research guidelines for instructors. The methods used include in-depth interviews and observations, collecting data from 9 instructors in 3 fields: Automotive Technology, Electrical Technology, and Office Management Technology. The method of triangulation of data sources and data analysis were used.

The research findings revealed that 1) the institution has policies and programs aimed at supporting instructors' research activities by providing budget assistance for publication, supporting registration and travel expenses for academic presentations, and offering quality assurance assistance before publication. 2) Instructors expressed the need for a team of experts to provide advice and quality checks on research before submission to academic journals. They also want the institution to continuously promote and organize training on research, as well as support for necessary materials, equipment, and instruments for conducting research in each field. 3) The problems and obstacles faced by instructors include heavy teaching workloads, leaving limited time for research, and lack of budget support for research activities. 4) The research development guidelines suggest that the institution should establish clear guidelines, encouraging instructors and students to collaboratively create new research outputs that align with the curriculum development goals. Additionally, support should be provided in selecting appropriate research topics to ensure the production of quality outputs that can be practically utilized. This research can serve as a guideline for improving research support policies in educational institutions. Help elevate the quality of the professor's research and create new knowledge that is beneficial for teaching and learning at the vocational education level.

The Development of a Digital Content Set to Enhance Awareness of Arts and Culture on an Online Platform: Sutthapirom Dance (Thai Cuisine from Four Regions)

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0700

The objectives of this research were to 1) develop a digital content set to enhance art and cultural awareness on an online platform: Sutthapirom Dance (Thai Cuisine from Four Regions), 2) evaluate the quality of the digital content set, 3) assess the art and cultural awareness of the sample group, and 4) evaluate the satisfaction of the sample group after engaging with the digital content set. The research tools included 1) a digital content set to promote art and cultural awareness on an online platform: Sutthapirom Dance (Thai Cuisine from Four Regions), 2) a quality assessment form for the digital content set, 3) an awareness assessment form, and 4) a satisfaction assessment form. Data were collected from a sample of 50 individuals who followed the Facebook page "NatayakolnLakhon KMUTT" and voluntarily participated in the study. The sampling method was accidental sampling. Statistical analyses included mean and standard deviation. The results revealed the development of two infographic poster sets and one video content set. Content quality was assessed by three subject-matter experts, who rated it at a good level ( = 4.25, S.D. = 0.51). Three media presentation experts evaluated the digital content set at a very good level ( = 4.75, S.D. = 0.34). Awareness levels of the sample group were rated at the highest level ( = 4.67, S.D. = 0.61), and satisfaction levels were also rated at the highest level. ( = 4.73, S.D. = 0.54). In conclusion, the digital content set developed to enhance art and cultural awareness on an online platform: Sutthapirom Dance (Thai Cuisine from Four Regions), was suitable for dissemination.

Developing Academic Achievement Motorcycle Safety Course on The Traffic Signs, Warning Signs, Mandatory Signs for The First-year of Vocational Certificate Students in The Automotive Engineering Major, Phang Nga Technical College using The Kahoot Game Together with The Peer-to-peer Learning Method

ชลชญา สินบรรเทา, Krichanun Jaichuen, Kijja Banchuen — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This research aimed at 1) compare the academic achievement before and after learning in the subject of motorcycle safety on traffic signs, warning signs, mandatory signs of the first year vocational certificate students in the automotive field, Phang Nga Technical College, by using the Kahoot game with the peer-assisted learning method, and 2) study the satisfaction of the first year vocational certificate students in the automotive field, Phang Nga Technical College, towards the learning management in the subject of motorcycle safety. The study of traffic signs, warning signs, and mandatory signs using Kahoot games combined with peer-to-peer learning. The population of the research was students studying in the vocational certificate level, Vocational Certificate 1, Automotive Engineering Program, Phang Nga Technical College, Semester 1, Academic Year 2024, with 2 classes and a total of 40 students. The sample group was 17 students studying in the vocational certificate level, Vocational Certificate 1, Automotive Engineering Program, Phang Nga Technical College, Semester 1, Academic Year 2024, using cluster Simple random sampling. The experimental design was one group with pre-test and post-test (One Group Pre-test Post-test Design). The research instruments consisted of 1. 10 learning management plans. The results of the evaluation of the quality of the learning management plan were at a very good level. 2) The achievement test was a multiple-choice test with 40 questions. The content validity (IOC) was 1.00. The difficulty level was between 0.5-0.75. The discrimination power was between 0.2-0.4. The reliability of the whole test was .086. 3) The assessment of students' satisfaction with the learning management using the Kahoot game with the peer-to-peer learning method had a content validity of 0.67-1.00. The statistics used for data analysis were mean, standard deviation, and t-test with a non-independent group and a single group compared to the criteria (t-test dependent).

The research results found that 1) The academic achievement of automotive students who received mandatory learning management using Kahoot games with peer-assisted learning methods after studying was significantly higher than before studying. And 2) The satisfaction of first-year vocational certificate students with learning management using Kahoot games with peer-assisted learning methods consisted of 1. The content of knowledge was at the highest level of satisfaction. 2. The activities were at the highest level of satisfaction. 3. The teaching media was at the highest level of satisfaction. And 4. The measurement and evaluation were at the highest level of satisfaction.

STUDY OF TEACHING MODELS TO ENHANCE BASIC COMPETENCIES IN INDUSTRIAL METROLOGY SKILLS

Chuchart Chulpan, Wichai Kummanee, Wanchai Chucheua — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This research aimed to 1) study the teaching model to enhance basic competence in industrial metrology skills, 2) create a teaching model that promotes basic competence in industrial metrology skills, and 3) compare the use of teaching models that promote basic competence in metrology skills, and 4) study the satisfaction of using teaching models that promote basic competence in industrial metrology skills. Research steps 1 Study documents and related research. Analysis of teaching models and content by experts and scholars. Experimental use of the teaching model to enhance basic competence in industrial metrology skills with undergraduate students in the field of production technology, divided into 2 groups, 15 students per group, totaling 30 students. Comparative measurement of academic achievement of the 2 sample groups.

The results of the research found that 1) the appropriate components of the teaching model to promote basic competence in industrial metrology skills consisted of 9 components: 1. Origin of the model 2. Principles of the model 3. Objectives of the model 4. Learning units 5. Teaching and learning activities 6. Knowledge assessment steps 7. Skill assessment steps 8. Attitude and characteristics assessment steps 9. Learning environment 2) The evaluation results of the teaching model that promotes basic competence in industrial metrology skills were at the highest level (x̄=4.66, S.D.=0.59). The evaluation results of the teaching manual and teaching materials that promote basic competence in industrial metrology skills found that the average value (=4.66, S.D.=0.59) was the highest. 3) The results of the comparison of the use of teaching models that promote basic competence in industrial metrology skills with normal teaching methods showed that the teaching model that promotes competence had higher academic achievement than normal teaching methods (=74.40, S.D.=2.028). 4) The satisfaction of using the teaching model that promotes basic competence in industrial metrology skills was at the highest level overall = 4.84, S.D. = 0.40.

“A study of approaches and factors in the successful use of information systems in organizational management of private vocational education institution administrators : a case study of Eastern Technological College (E-Tech)”

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This research aimed to: (1) explore the approaches for utilizing information technology systems in organizational management at Eastern Technological College (E. Tech), and (2) analyze the key success factors in implementing information technology systems for organizational management. A qualitative research methodology was employed. The target group was selected using purposive sampling and consisted of 31 participants, including 6 school administrators with relevant responsibilities, 5 heads of departments or divisions, 10 teachers, 6 vocational certificate students, and 4 high vocational certificate students. The research instruments included interview forms and focus group discussion records. Data were collected through document analysis, interviews, and group discussions, and analyzed using content analysis and inductive reasoning.

The findings revealed that the successful approaches to utilizing information technology systems in organizational management by school administrators comprised: (1) student information management, (2) teaching and learning development, (3) personnel skill development, and (4) internal communication enhancement. The key success factors in implementing information technology systems in organizational management at Eastern Technological College included: (1) administrative support, involving active participation and commitment from top-level executives to drive technology initiatives, (2) budget allocation, referring to adequate financial resources for supporting technology-related projects, (3) technological infrastructure, focusing on developing essential infrastructure to support systems and tools, (4) practical system design, emphasizing the development of systems that meet user needs and are practically applicable, and (5) shared understanding, highlighting the importance of clear communication and mutual understanding within the organization.

Development of Learning Activity Package on Automatic Motorcycle Transmission System with Augmented Reality Media for Industrial Technical Students

Atiwat Bourtong, Surawut Yanil, เมธา อึ่งทอง — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0700

The objectives of this research were: 1) to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of a set of learning activities integrated with augmented reality media for industrial vocational students, and 2) to compare the learning achievement of students who studied with the learning activity package integrated with augmented reality media for industrial vocational students against the established criterion. This study employed an experimental research design. The experimental group consisted of 25 second-year vocational certificate students in the Automotive Program, academic year 2024. The research instruments included: (1) the learning activity package integrated with augmented reality media, (2) an evaluation form for the appropriateness of the learning activity package, and (3) a multiple-choice learning achievement test with 30 items. The test had an IOC ranging from 0.60–1.00, difficulty indices ranging from 0.33–0.97, discrimination indices ranging from 0.00–0.80, and a reliability coefficient of 0.94. The statistics used for data analysis were mean, standard deviation, and the Wilcoxon signed-rank test.

The research findings revealed that: (1) the overall appropriateness of the learning activity package integrated with augmented reality media for industrial vocational students was rated at a high level ( = 4.44, S.D. = 0.12), and the efficiency of the learning activity package was higher than the set criterion (85.82/88.80). (2) The learning achievement of students taught with the learning activity package integrated with augmented reality media was significantly higher than the established criterion at the 0.05 level of statistical significance.

Product Development Guidelines for Crispy Rice Noodle Curry Bars Enriched with Fried Jackfruit Seeds

ืnipapond kunna, Weerayuth Pliansamrong, Wanvipa kokkrut — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This research aimed to develop crispy rice noodle curry bars that have a quality that is acceptable to consumers. A completely randomized design (CRD) was employed to compare the sensory qualities of three coconut milk curry sauce formulas using a 9-point hedonic scale to evaluate characteristics of appearance, color, aroma, spiciness level, taste, and overall liking. The results showed that formula three received the highest liking scores, with mean values of 7.68, 7.86, 7.88, 7.52, 7.56, and 8.04, respectively. Meanwhile, the study of three levels of crispy fried jackfruit seeds content, namely 10% 15% and 20% by weight of total ingredients, revealed that increasing the amount of jackfruit seeds resulted in higher liking scores for aroma, taste, texture and overall liking, with 20% fried jackfruit seeds content receiving the highest liking scores. The mean values were 7.96, 8.00, 8.11 and 8.02 respectively, indicating moderate and very much liking. The developed crispy coconut milk rice vermicelli stick product had a protein content of 7.89 % a total microorganism, yeast and mold content that was safe for consumption according to the Community Product Standard 153/2003.

Service Quality Affecting Customer Loyalty in Hotel at 304 Industrial Estate in Prachinburi

Patcharaporn Khumroon, Aree Lertkijjaroenpol, Porawee Khiri — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0700

The objectives of this research were 1) to examine the level of customers’ perceptions regarding service quality and customer loyalty in hotels located in the Industrial Estate 304 area, Prachinburi Province 2) to compare customers’ expected service quality with their actual service experiences and 3) to examine aspects of service quality that affect customer loyalty in these hotels. This study employed a mixed-methods approach, collecting data through questionnaires from a sample of 335 hotel customers, derived from a total population of 1,264 rooms across eight hotels, and semi-structured interviews with a purposively selected sample from the same hotels. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including percentages, means, standard deviations, and multiple regression analysis. The results revealed that 1) customers’ overall perceptions of service quality and loyalty were at the highest level, particularly in Responsiveness (=4.81) and Assurance (=4.75). Customer loyalty was also at the highest level, including overall hotel service quality evaluation (=4.72), intention to reuse the service (=4.57) and willingness to recommend the hotel to others (=4.55) 2) when comparing expectations with actual experiences, overall service quality exceeded expectations (=0.16), especially in Responsiveness (=0.24) and 3) The study on the impact of service quality on customer loyalty among business hotel guests in Industrial Estate 304, Prachinburi Province, found that all five dimensions of service quality significantly influence customer loyalty. The factors, ranked by influence, are: Responsiveness (Beta = 0.650, t = 12.35), Assurance (Beta = 0.630, t = 11.88), Empathy (Beta = 0.260, t = 5.12), Tangibles (Beta = 0.190, t = 4.01), and Reliability (Beta = 0.170, t = 3.55)

Mrs Design and Development of a DIY Automatic Air Purifier Control Device Using IoT

jintana naksomboon, Paiboon Somnuk, Ronnaphoom Naksomboon, Jintana Naksomboon — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This research aimed to design and develop an automatic DIY air purifier control device with an IoT system, design a user interface for the device, evaluate its performance, and assess user satisfaction. The study involved designing and developing a control device based on an ESP32 microcontroller board, integrated with a dust sensor and a motor speed control module. A web application was also developed to enable real-time control and monitoring through a dashboard interface. The sample group consisted of 30 participants, including lecturers and undergraduate students from the Information Technology Program, Central Region Vocational Education Institute 2, selected through simple random sampling. The research instruments included a device performance evaluation form and a user satisfaction questionnaire. Data were analyzed using the mean, standard deviation, and percentage of air purification efficiency. The results showed that the developed air purifier control device operated as designed, functioning in both automatic and remote-control modes via the web application. It successfully displayed real-time PM2.5, temperature, and humidity readings, and automatically adjusted the fan speed accurately. Performance testing in a 1-cubic-meter controlled environment, conducted four times, revealed an average efficiency of 99.79%, reducing PM2.5 levels from an average of 656 µg/m³ to a safe range (0–3 µg/m³) within an average of 48.71 seconds. The system consistently displayed and controlled operations correctly. The evaluation of user interface design satisfaction was rated at the highest level (mean = 4.62), while the overall user satisfaction was at a high level (mean = 4.50). The highest-rated aspects were usefulness and practical value, ease of use in design, and concept of device design and development. These findings indicate that the developed DIY automatic air purifier control device with IoT is appropriate in both technical functionality and practical usability, and has potential for further clean energy integration and commercial development in the future.

The Management of Thai-Chinese Dual-Degree Education for Developing a High-Competency Vocational Workforce: A Case Study of Ayutthaya Technical College – Problem Analysis and Policy Recommendations

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This research aimed to: 1) examine the problems in implementing the Thai-Chinese dual vocational education model suitable for developing high-competency vocational manpower
and 2) propose policy recommendations to enhance the program’s effectiveness and sustainability. Qualitative research was conducted with purposively selected participants, including school administrators, department heads, instructors, students, and parents. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, validated by triangulation, and analyzed using content analysis.

The research findings revealed that:

The challenges in managing the dual-degree education program can be classified into six areas: budget and expenses, curriculum and learning standards, student selection and readiness, government support, educational attitudes and values, and employment opportunities.
These six areas of challenges contribute to educational inequality and influence the ability of vocational students to access the labor market.

3. The policy recommendations include sustainable budget allocation, development
of a jointly equitable curriculum, increased public relations channels, promotion of cooperation between the public and private sectors, and support for a systematic monitoring and evaluation system

The Use of a Management Systems to Support Student Assistance: Perspectives of Homeroom Teachers at Thonburi Vocational College

anchalee lueangsrichai, Wilawan Vajarodaya — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This research aimed to 1) study the use of a management system to support student assistance from the perspective of homeroom teachers at Thonburi Vocational College, and 2) compare opinions on the use of the management system to support student assistance, classified by gender, work experience, and educational qualifications. The sample consisted of 59 homeroom teachers, selected through stratified random sampling proportional to size, followed by simple random sampling within each stratum. The research instrument was a questionnaire with an overall reliability coefficient of 0.96. The statistics used for data analysis included percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and LSD for pairwise comparisons. The research findings revealed that: 1) the overall use of the management system to support student assistance, as perceived by the homeroom teachers at Thonburi Vocational College, was at a high level. The highest mean score was found in the aspect of student promotion and development. 2) Teachers with different genders and work experiences had significantly different opinions on the use of the management system to support student assistance at the .05 level. However, there was no statistically significant difference in opinions among teachers with different educational qualifications.

Development of a web application for an online meeting room booking system Of Intrachai Commercial College

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0700

The objective of this research was to develop and evaluate the quality of a web application for the online meeting room reservation system of Intrachai Commercial College. The research instruments included: (1) a web application for the college’s online meeting room reservation system, and (2) a quality assessment form for the developed web application. The evaluation was conducted by five experts, consisting of instructors in the field of Digital Business Technology at the vocational certificate (VC) and higher vocational certificate (HVC) levels, as well as university-level lecturers in Computer Education or Educational Technology. The data were analyzed using mean and standard deviation. The results showed that the overall quality of the developed web application for the online meeting room reservation system, under the Office of the Vocational Education Commission, was rated at a very good level ( = 4.78, S.D. = 0.19). When considering each aspect, it was found that the performance dimension demonstrated the highest quality, at a very high level (= 4.84), followed by the reliability dimension, which was also rated at a very high level ( = 4.78). The dimension with the lowest mean score was accuracy, which likewise remained at a very high level of quality ( = 4.74).

The Development of Video Content Using the Feature Advantage Benefit Storytelling Technique to Promote the Bank of Thailand on the BOT Careers Facebook Page

Kuntida Thamwipat, Siwakorn Amornsatid, Pornpapatsorn Princhankol — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This research aimed to 1) develop a series of video content using the Feature Advantage Benefit (FAB) storytelling technique to promote the Bank of Thailand on the BOT Careers Facebook Page, 2) evaluate the quality of the video content, 3) assess the sample’s perception of the content, and 4) assess the sample’s satisfaction. The research instruments consisted of 1) a series of video content developed using the FAB storytelling technique to promote the Bank of Thailand on the BOT Careers Facebook Page, 2) an evaluation form for content quality and presentation media, 3) a perception assessment form, and 4) a satisfaction assessment form. Data were collected from a sample group of 50 individuals who followed the Bank of Thailand's Facebook Page and voluntarily participated in the questionnaire. The participants were selected through accidental sampling using a lottery method. The statistical tools used for data analysis were the mean and standard deviation. The results of the study were as follows; 1) Four sets of video content were developed and assessed by experts for quality. 2) The content quality was rated at a very good level ( = 4.79, S.D. = 0.03), and the presentation media were also rated at a very good level ( = 4.53, S.D. = 0.18). 3) The sample's perception was at the highest level ( = 4.73, S.D. = 0.12). 4) The sample’s satisfaction was also at the highest level ( = 4.76, S.D. = 0.05). In conclusion, the developed video content is suitable for actual dissemination.

Electronic Service Quality, Technology Acceptance, Perceived Risk, Influence To Use Financial Services Via The Krungthai NEXT Application of Krungthai NEXT application users In Bangkok And Its Vicinity

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0700

The purpose of this study is to examine the Electronic Service Quality, technology acceptance, and perceived risk to use financial services via Krungthai NEXT application of Krungthai NEXT application users in Bangkok and its vicinity, factors include demographic factors, Electronic Service Quality, technology acceptance and perceived risk. The 400 sample were drawn from Krungthai NEXT application users In Bangkok And Its Vicinity. Data were analyzed by using the frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation and collected data from questionnaires with T-Test, F-Test (One way ANOVA), and Multiple Regression Analysis.

The research results found that the majority of Krungthai NEXT application users in Bangkok and its vicinity are female, aged 18-20 years. and received higher vocational certificate. Electronic Service Quality were at high level ( = 4.08). When each aspect, it was found that the aspect has the highest mean were empathy ( = 4.27). Technology acceptance were at highest level ( = 4.27). When each aspect, it was found that the aspect has the highest mean were perceive ease of use ( = 4.28). Perceived risk was at high level (=3.51). Intention to use financial services via Krungthai NEXT application Krungthai NEXT application users In Bangkok And Its Vicinity Metropolitan Region was rated at highest level ( =4.29).

The results of hypothesis test show that (1) the Krungthai NEXT application users in Bangkok and its vicinity with different gender, had different overall intention to use financial services via Krungthai NEXT application at statistical of 0.05 levels. (2) Electronic Service Quality; empathy, assurance, tangibles responsive, in addition, technology acceptance; perceive usefulness, perceive ease of use and include perceived risk had effect intention to use financial services via Krungthai NEXT application of Krungthai NEXT application users in Bangkok and its vicinity at statistical significance of 0.05 levels.