Journal of Research and Curriculum Development

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The Use of ClassIn Platform through Situational Approach for English Grammar Achievement of Grade 5 Chinese Students

Chen Yao, Nipaporn Sakulwongs — Sat, 28 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This study is devoted to compare grade 5 Chinese students English grammar achievement before and after using ClassIn platform through Situational approach. And also, to study grade 5 Chinese students' learning satisfaction towards using ClassIn platform through Situational approach. The study used a cluster random sampling method to select a sample of 30 grade 5 students from an elementary school in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province. The tools used in the study included lesson plans, grammar achievement tests and questionnaires. Three experts were invited to verify the validity of the research tools with IOC index, and the ranges from -1 to +1. The study used the pre-test and post-test as quantitative data and the questionnaire to collect qualitative data. The pre-test and post-test analyses of grammar scores were used to check the students' grammar scores, and the questionnaire was used to study the students' satisfaction. The results showed that there was a significant difference between pre-test scores and post-test scores, with a mean score of 3.70 on the pre-test and 12.53 on the post-test, with a mean difference of 8.83. The significance (p) value was less than .01, which indicated that teaching English grammar using ClassIn Platform through Situational approach is very effective. Moreover, the results of the questionnaire showed that the students were very satisfied that using ClassIn Platform through Situational approach in their English grammar classes. Therefore, the results of the study indicated that using ClassIn Platform through Situational approach is effective in improving the English grammar achievement of grade 5 Chinese students.

Area-Based Education: A Transformative Approach to Public Administration Program

Thuanthong Krutchon — Sat, 28 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700

Area-based education (ABE) in a public administration program is an innovative approach that seeks to bridge the gap between theory and practice by immersing students in specific geographical contexts. This transformative educational model emphasizes contextual understanding, community engagement, practical experience, interdisciplinary learning, policy analysis and development, networking and collaboration, cultural competence, research and data collection, leadership development and sustainable development policy to prepare future public administrators for the complexities of public service. This academic article attempts to explores the key competences and benefits of area-based education, highlighting its role in cultivating informed and effective public servants. Additionally, it illustrates some case study of public administration program in Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Thaksin University playing the model of area-based education in Songkhla province, Thailand.

The Development of Instructional Model Based on Social Innovator to Promote Creative Innovation in New Economic BCG Model (Bio, Circular, and Green Economy Model) to Community of University Students

Winaithorn Wichaidit, Chitnarong Iamsamang — Sat, 28 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This research had objectives for 1) developing the instructional models based on the social innovator to promote creative innovation in new economic BCG to community of university students, and 2) studying the efficiency of instructional models based on the social innovator to promote creative innovation in new economic BCG to community. Sample group being used in this research was 240 students from Dhonburi Rajabhat University, Semester 1, Academic Year 2024 which were from the simple random sampling using the lottery method. Tools being used in this research were developed instructional models and manual, assessment form of creative innovation, knowledge test, evaluation form of social innovator competence and group discussion topics being examined the quality through data analysis, percentage, mean, standard deviation, T-test, and content analysis. The results were found that 1) the instructional models composed of principles, objectives, steps of teaching and learning, assessment and evaluation, and supporting factors. The efficiency value was the highest level. The qualitative value of the manual for using the learning management was the highest level, 2) the effectiveness of instructional models was as follows: 2.1) creative innovation in the new economic BCG for community which the students presented had the highest scores, 2.2) students having knowledge on the new economy BCG model after learning was higher than before learning significantly statistical level of .05, 2.3) students having competence of the social innovator was the highest level.

Activity-Based Learning and Higher-Order Questions for Developing Mathematics Problem-Solving Ability in Sixth-Grade Students

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700

The purpose of this research was to: 1) Compare the mathematics learning outcomes of Grade 6 students before and after the implementation of a learning process based on activities combined with higher-order questioning. 2) Compare the problem-solving abilities of Grade 6 students in mathematics before and after the implementation of a learning process based on activities combined with higher-order questioning. And 3) Investigate the satisfaction of Grade 6 students towards the learning process based on activities combined with higher-order questioning. The sample group used in this study consisted of 14 Grade 6 students from Wat Sukkasem School, Semester 1, Academic Year 2024. The sampling method using cluster random sampling using school as the unit for sampling. The research instruments included: 1) A lesson plan based on activities combined with higher-order questioning. The Index of Item Objective Congruence (IOC) from the 5 experts ranged from 0.80 to 1.00. 2) A test to measure learning outcomes. The difficulty index (p) of the final version ranged from 0.30 to 0.80, and the discrimination power (r) ranged from 0.2 to 0.6. The test's reliability, calculated using the Kuder-Richardson formula (KR-20), was found to be 0.84, which is within an acceptable range. 3) A test to assess problem-solving abilities in mathematics. The analysis revealed that the difficulty values ranged from 0.65 to 0.67, the discrimination power values ranged from 0.22 to 0.30, and the Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was 0.98, which met the acceptable criteria. and 4) A satisfaction survey. The analysis revealed that the IOC values were 1.00 for all evaluation items. The statistical methods used to analyze the data included the mean (M), standard deviation (SD), and t-test for dependent samples. The results of the research showed that: 1) The learning outcomes in mathematics were significantly higher than before the lesson, with statistical significance at the .05 level. 2) The problem-solving abilities were significantly higher than before the lesson, with statistical significance at the .05 level. 3) The overall satisfaction level was very high.

Development of 7E Learning Packages on Units of Life and Plant Life Processes for Grade 7 Students

Juree Poonphanitauppathum — Sat, 28 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700

The objectives of this research were as follows: 1) To develop a learning activity package on the topic of "Units of Life and Plant Life Processes" for Grade 7 students that meets the efficiency criteria of 80/80. 2) To compare the learning achievement of Grade 7 students on the topic of "Units of Life and Plant Life Processes" before and after using the learning package. 3) To compare the scientific mind of Grade 7 students before and after using the learning activity package. The sample group consisted of 40 Grade 7 students from Class 8 at Kannasootsuksalai School, Suphanburi Province, during the second semester of the 2024 academic year. The students were selected through cluster random sampling, with the classroom serving as the sampling unit. The research instruments used in the study included: 1) A learning activity package on the topic of "Units of Life and Plant Life Processes," consisting of 7 sets of activities. 2) A test to assess the learning achievement on the topic of "Units of Life and Plant Life Processes." 3) A scientific mind assessment scale. Data analysis was conducted using statistical methods, including the mean, standard deviation, E1/E2 values, and t-test for dependent samples. The results of the study revealed that. 1) The learning activity package on the topic of "Units of Life and Plant Life Processes" had an efficiency value of E1/E2 equal to 89.13/90.33. 2) The learning achievement of Grade 7 students on the topic of "Units of Life and Plant Life Processes" after using the learning activity package was significantly higher than before using the learning activity package, with a statistical significance level of .01. 3) The scientific mind of Grade 7 students after using the learning activity package were significantly higher than before using the learning activity package, with a statistical significance level of .01.

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Journal of Research and Curriculum Development

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The Use of ClassIn Platform through Situational Approach for English Grammar Achievement of Grade 5 Chinese Students

Area-Based Education: A Transformative Approach to Public Administration Program

The Development of Instructional Model Based on Social Innovator to Promote Creative Innovation in New Economic BCG Model (Bio, Circular, and Green Economy Model) to Community of University Students

Activity-Based Learning and Higher-Order Questions for Developing Mathematics Problem-Solving Ability in Sixth-Grade Students

Development of 7E Learning Packages on Units of Life and Plant Life Processes for Grade 7 Students

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