Journal of Roi Et Rajabhat University

Dynamics of Japanese Transnational Community and Its Impacts on Local Development: A Case Study of Ethnic Communities in Mae Suai District, Chiang Rai Province, Thailand

จารุวรรณ หัตถผสุ — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This study aimed to 1) explore the dynamics of the Japanese transnational community under
the Rungarun (dawn) Project in Chiang Rai Province, Thailand, 2) analyze the international and global dimensions of cultural exchange that emerged from the project, and 3) examine the impacts of these dynamics on local development within ethnic communities in Mae Suai District, Chiang Rai Province.
A qualitative research methodology was employed, comprising document analysis and ethnographic fieldwork. Data collection included in-depth interviews with 30 Japanese participants and 40 locals, participant and non-participant observations, and focus group discussions. The findings revealed that the Rungarun Project fostered a Japanese transnational community through shared values in education, sustainable agriculture, and the preservation of ethnic cultures. Japanese individuals from both Thailand and abroad participated through on-site involvement, financial support, and community-based activities, forming an expanding transnational network. This network positively impacted local development in ethnic communities. For example, at Ban Lo Jor, women practiced traditional weaving to increase income and preserve cultural heritage. At Ban Pa Kia, sustainable agricultural practices enhanced household income and promoted community cooperation.

The study suggested that the formation of modern transnational communities was no longer confined by geographical proximity, but it was shaped by shared values and interests. These communities developed through broad social networks that supported cultural exchange, knowledge sharing, and sustainable local development.

The Effects of the STAD Cooperative Learning Model on Improving Sixth-Grade Students’ Reading Comprehension

จักรกฤษณ์ บุญมาลา, Thanaporn Pantawee — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0700

The objectives of this research were to examine the effectiveness of the Student Teams Achievement Divisions (STAD) cooperative learning model in enhancing primary students’reading comprehension and to explore their level of satisfaction with this instructional strategy. The participants were 30 Sixth-Grade students from Ban Nong Khan School, selected through purposive sampling. The study was conducted during the second semester of the 2022 academic year.

The instructional materials included six lesson plans that integrated English reading instruction with fairy tales, aligning with the STAD cooperative learning framework. Data collection instruments comprised
a 20-item multiple-choice English reading comprehension test, a satisfaction questionnaire with open-ended response items.

The results revealed a statistically significant improvement in students’reading comprehension after implementing the STAD model, with post-test scores surpassing pre-test scores at the .05 significance level. The students also expressed high levels of satisfaction across the three key areas:learning environment, instructional materials, and learning activities. These findings suggest that the STAD cooperative learning model effectively fosters reading comprehension and student engagement. It is recommended for broader application in similar educational contexts and further comparative studies.

Emotional Intelligence Affecting Work Performance Efficiency of Financial and Accounting Officers of Local Administrative Organizations in Roi Kaen Sara Sin Provincial Cluster

Ekkalak Kotirak, Chairung Chaikambang, Yupaporn Chaisena — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0700

The purposes of this research were to explore emotional intelligence: 1) knowing one’s emotion, 2) ability to control emotions, 3) self-motivation, 4) recognizing emotion in others, and 5) having relationships with others affecting work performance efficiency of financial and accounting officers. The samples were 389 of financial and accounting officers of local administrative organizations in Roi Kaen Sara Sin provincial cluster. The research instrument used in collecting data was a questionnaire. The data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, simple correlation analysis and stepwise multiple regression analysis.

The research results revealed that emotional intelligence in the aspect of self-motivation and having relationships with others had a positive effect on the work performance efficiency of financial and accounting officers. The conclusion of this research helps financial and accounting officers of local administrative apply the components of emotional intelligence, especially the importance of self-motivation and relationship with others, which will result in work efficiency.

Organizing Learning Experiences Based on the Forest School Concept to Develop Social Skills in Self-Management in Early Childhood

Pimpakhan Wathsuwan, Yaowanuch Thanam — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This study aimed to develop social skills in self-management of early childhood through the Forest School experiential learning approach. The research sample comprised 10 children aged 4-6 years old who were enrolled in Kindergarten 2 and 3 during the first semester of the 2024 academic year at Ban Nong Khon School, under the Amnat Charoen Primary Educational Service Area Office. The research instruments included:
1) an experiential learning plan based on the Forest School approach; 2) an observational checklist for assessing social skills in self-management; and 3) a behavior recording form for documenting social skills in self-management. The data was analyzed using percentages and mean. The research was conducted through two action research cycles,

The research findings were as follows: 1) In the first cycle, the average score of social skills in self-management of early childhood was 60.90 out of 108, representing 56.38%. There were 3 children met
the criteria and 7 children did not meet the criteria. 2) In the second cycle, the average score of social skills in self-management of early childhood was increased to 82.40 out of 108, equivalent to 76.29%. There were all 10 children met the criteria. The results indicated that the average score was higher than the first round and all participants met the criteria.

The Relationship Between Personnel Administration of School Administrators and Teachers’ Work Motivation in Schools Under the Sai Mai District Office, Bangkok

Mayura Lamluea, Somnuk Kareewet — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This research aimed: 1) to investigate personnel administration of school administrators in schools under the Saimai District Office in Bangkok, 2) to explore teachers’ work motivation in schools under the Saimai District Office in Bangkok, and 3) to examine the relationship between personnel administration of school administrators and teachers’ work motivation in schools under the Saimai District Office in Bangkok. The samples consisted of 240 school administrators and teachers. The research instrument was a questionnaire, which was a reliability coefficient of personnel administration part equa 0.9697, and teachers’ work motivation part equal 0.9839 Data analysis employed descriptive statistics, including percentage, mean, standard deviation, and Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation coefficient.

The research results were: 1) The personnel administration of school administrators overall was at a high level, with the highest ranked was personnel recruitment aspect. 2) Teachers’ work motivation was at a high level, with job security aspect was highest ranked. 3) The personnel administration of school administrators had a strong positive correlation with teachers’ work motivation, with a correlation coefficient of 0.894, which was statistically significant at the .01 level.

Academic Administration Affecting Student-centered Learning Management in Schools under the Saimai District Office, Bangkok

Panupong Kruedsanoi, Kuljira Raksanakorn — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This research aimed: 1) to investigate schools academic administration; 2) to explore student-centered learning management; 3) to explore the relationship between academic administration and student-centered learning management; and 4) to examine the academic administration affecting student-centered learning management in schools under the Saimai District Office in Bangkok. The samples consisted of 240 school directors, deputy school directors, and teachers, which was randomized through stratified random sampling technique. The research instrument was a 5-rating scales questionnaire, which was, reliability of academic administration part equal 0.97, and student-centered learning management part equal 0.91 The statistics used to analyze data were percentage, mean, standard deviation, Pearson Product Moment correlation coefficient, and stepwise multiple regression analysis.

The research results were: 1) The academic administration overall was at a high level, and the aspect with the highest means was assessment and evaluation; 2) Student-centered learning management overall was at a high level, and the aspect with the highest mean was. The highest-rated aspect was learning management within schools; 3) There was a high level of positive relationship between academic administration and student-centered learning management with statistically significant at .01 level; and 4) The in the aspect of learning process management, curriculum management, and internal academic supervision, together predicted student-centered learning management at 96.10 percent.

Technological Leadership of School Administrators under the Suphanburi Primary Educational Service Area Office 3

Thanawat Naksamrit, Khame Apipatharawarodom , Thunyanun Thongboont — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This research aims to study technological leadership of school administrators under the Suphanburi Primary Educational Service Area Office 3, and to compare the technology leadership of school administrators based on position, and school size.

The sample group consisted of 300 school administrators and teachers under the Suphanburi Primary Educational Service Area Office 3, selected through stratified random sampling.

The research instrument was a questionnaire with a reliability coefficient of 0.99. The statistical methods used for data analysis included percentage, mean, and standard deviation. Hypothesis testing was conducted using t-test and F-test.

The research findings revealed that: 1) The overall level of technology leadership among school administrators was high. 2) When categorized by position, and school size, there was also a statistically significant difference at the .05 level.

The Development of Analytical and Critical Reading Abilities through the 7E Instructional Model Integrated with an Online Learning Program for Grade 11 Students

Anuchai Huadon, Kanlaya Kunsuwan — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0700

The purposes of this research were: 1) to develop analytical and critical reading abilities through the 7E instructional model integrated with an online learning program for Grade 11 students, based on the 80/80 efficiency criterion; and 2) to compare students’ analytical and critical reading abilities before and after
the implementation of the 7E instructional model combined with the online program. The sample consisted of 36 Grade 11 students from Kham Khuean Kaeo Chanupatham School, simple random sampling by lottery. The research instruments included: 1) seven lesson plans based on the 7E instructional model integrated with an online learning program 14 hours total, and 2) a test measuring analytical and critical reading abilities. The data were analyzed using basic statistics: percentage, mean, standard deviation, and a dependent samples t-test.

The findings revealed that: 1) the analytical and critical reading abilities developed through the 7E instructional model integrated with the online learning program achieved an efficiency (E1/E2) of 81.29/84.17, which exceeded the specified criterion of 80/80; and 2) students’ post-test scores were significantly higher than their pre-test scores at the .05 level.

Experience Management Based on a Nature-Based Approach Integrated with the Mindfulness Education Concept to Promote Pro-Environmental Behavior in Early Childhood

Phetnapha Trathong, เยาวนุช ทานาม — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This research aimed to: 1) promote pro-environmental behavior in early childhood using a nature-based approach integrated with the mindfulness education concept, and 2) compare the pro-environmental behavior of early childhood students before and after the implementation of the activities. The target group for this study consisted of nine early childhood students aged 4-5 years old at Ban Sawang Chiang Whang School under the Yasothon Primary Educational Service Area Office 1, who are enrolled in the first semester of the 2024 academic year. The research instruments included 1) an experience-based learning plan to develop pro-environmental behavior in early childhood using a nature-based approach integrated with the mindfulness education concept, and 2) a pro-environmental behavior assessment form for early childhood students. Data were analyzed using basic statistics were mean, standard deviation, and the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test.

The research findings revealed that: 1) the majority of early childhood students exhibited pro-environmental behavior during learning activities in three key aspects: Knowledge about the environment, positive attitudes toward the environment, and age-appropriate environmental conservation practice. 2) A comparison of pre-test and post-test scores across all three aspects showed a significant increase (Pre-test mean score = 8.78, Post-test mean score = 26.22, Score difference = 17.44). The pre-test scores were different from the post-test scores. Therefore, it can be concluded that Pro-environmental behavior of early childhood after the experiment increased significantly at the .05 level.

The Correlation Between Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Scores and Profitability Impacting the Returns of Sustainability Index Securities on the Stock Exchange of Thailand

Pecharoon Pumkaew, Thanapon Wimoonard — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This study aims to examine the Relationship Between Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) scores and profitability as determinants of stock returns in the SET ESG Index of the Stock Exchange of Thailand. The sample includes 86 listed companies in the SET ESG, with secondary data collected quarterly from Q1 2020 to Q4 2024, covering a total of 20 quarters and 1,720 observations. Descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and multiple regression analysis were employed to analyze the data. The results reveal that environmental scores, governance scores, and profitability measured by net profit margin have a statistically significant positive relationship with returns at the 0.05 significance level. In contrast, social scores, return on assets (ROA), and return on equity (ROE) do not have a statistically significant effect on stock returns. The adjusted R-squared value of 0.548 indicates that the independent variables in the model explain 54.8% of the variation in stock returns. These findings enhance the empirical understanding of the influence of ESG factors and profitability on the performance of SET ESG, offering valuable insights for investors in evaluating sustainable investment opportunities. Furthermore, the results can support policymakers and regulators in promoting sustainable investment practices in the Thai capital market.

Creative Fabric Pattern Design Using Cyanotype: A New Approach for Product Development of Suan Hansa Community Enterprise, Khlong Narai Sub-district, Mueang District, Chanthaburi Province

Sattrapan ฺBoonnoi, Phanom Chongkon — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This research aimed to 1) create cyanotypes using dyes extracted from local plants in Chanthaburi province, and 2) determine guidelines for designing cyanotype-based community products. This mixed-methods study involved reviewing documentary data related to image-making with light and conducting experiments with cyanotype techniques using local plant dyes to identify suitable methods. The results were analyzed in the form of a summary of the processes and principles of creating and designing patterns. Four members of the Suan Harn Sa Community Enterprise Group were interviewed using an interview form to organize a focus group discussion. Comments were collected as a guideline for developing community products, and the data were analyzed from the summary of design data and guidelines, as well as a reference image sheet for designing community products was created in the form of a qualitative essay.

The results indicated that 1) a cyanotype using dyes from local plants in Chanthaburi province consisted of four steps by creating patterns with light using ferric ammonium citrate and potassium ferricyanide, arranging dried flowers and leaves and drying them in the sun for 15 minutes, adjusting the colors with ash alkaline water, and being dyed with natural colors from mangosteen peels and leaves, resulting in dark brown colors, in which appropriate colors must contain tannin as a component, and appropriate pattern arrangements included stacked patterns, overlapping patterns, spreading patterns, and mixed patterns. And 2) design guidelines of community products were that the community must be able to produce their products themselves and that pattern arrangements must meet design guidelines, namely overlapping and spreading patterns were suitable for cushions, cloth bags, or wall decorations, and stacked patterns and mixed patterns were suitable for designing clothing products.

Educational Institution Administration Using the Professional Learning Community Process of Educational Institution Administrators Under the Saraburi Primary Educational Service Area Office 2

Thanumporn Phuengbun, Panida Nueangpanom , Thunyanun Thongboont — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This research aimed: 1) to investigate Educational institution administration using the professional learning community process of educational institution administrators under the Saraburi Primary Educational Service Area Office 2; and 2) to Educational institution administration using the professional learning community process for educational institution administrators, classified by positions, work experience and school sizes. 93 school administrators and 218 civil servant teachers, totaling 311 people and randomized through stratified random sampling technique. The research instrument was a questionnaire with reliability equal to 0.996. Statistics used to analyze data were percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test, and F-test.

The research results were: 1) Technological leadership of school administrators and vices overall was at a high level; It was found that the highest average was Collaborative Teamwork, Community Support Structures, Learning and Professional Development, Shared Vision, Compassionate Community and the lowest average
is Shared Leadership. 2) Categorized by Classified by size of educational institution, overall there was no difference. Classified by position and work experience, overall there was a statistically significant difference at the
.05 level.

Factors Influencing Learning and Innovation Skills of Grade 6 Students in Private Schools in Udon Thani Province

Narumon Saengprom, Maneeya Surat, Sirinya Tinna — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This research aimed to 1) study the correlations among factors of attitudes towards learning, achievement motivation, learning environment, and teachers’ teaching behavior with learning and innovation skills of primary school students, and 2) develop predictive equations for learning and innovation skills of primary school students. The samples were 410 grade 6students and 25 teachers of schools under the Office of the Private Education Commission, Udon Thani Province, in the 2023 academic year. They were obtained from multi-stage random sampling. The research instrument was a constructed questionnaire. Collected data was analyzed using Pearson’s product-moment correlation coefficient and multiple regression analysis. The research findings were as follows: 1) The factors were positively correlated with the learning and innovation skills of the primary school students at a statistically significant level of .01. They were ranked from the highest to the lowest mean scores as attitudes towards learning, achievement motivation, learning environment, and teachers' teaching behavior. 2) The factors that predicted the learning and innovation skills of the primary school students at a statistically significant level of .01 included attitudes towards learning (ATL) and achievement motivation (AMO). In contrast, learning environment (LEN) and teachers’ teaching behavior (TTB) could predict at a statistically significant level of .05. All the factors could jointly predict the learning and innovation skills of the primary school students at the percentage of 54.80. The equations for predicting the learning and innovation skills of the primary school students, including raw-score-equation and standard-score-equation, are as follows:

Y’ = 0.460 + 0.573ATL + 0.117AMO + 0.073LEN + 0.083TTB

Z’_y = 0.635Z_ATL + 0.139Z_AMO + 0.098Z_LEN + 0.067Z_TTB

A Study of the Problems in Using Near-Synonymous Words in Chinese Among Undergraduate Students Majoring in Chinese

Porramin Praparkarn, Wareekorn Kandee, Li Pengge, Ketkanok Hasup — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0700

The objectives of this study were 1) to investigate the problems of using synonymous words in Chinese among undergraduate students majoring in Chinese, and 2) to propose solutions to the causes of misuse as well as approaches for enhancing learning. The participants were 97 undergraduate students majoring in Chinese from two universities in Thailand, selected through purposive sampling. The research instruments consisted of a questionnaire and a vocabulary test on Chinese synonyms. Data were analyzed using content analysis, frequency, and percentage. The results revealed that the largest group of students (36 students, accounting for 37.11%) obtained scores ranging from 175 to 209 points, indicating that most students still lacked a complete understanding and appropriate application of synonymous words in Chinese.

The findings further demonstrated that: 1) the majority of students faced difficulties in selecting the correct synonymous word in context. The primary causes were: 1.1) the influence of their mother tongue (Thai), leading to literal translation, 1.2) rote memorization rather than contextual understanding, and 1.3) insufficient systematic instruction on synonym differentiation. 2) The recommended pedagogical approaches included synonym-based comparative instruction, the use of authentic communicative situations, and learner training to recognize and self-correct errors. This study highlights the importance of instructional design that emphasizes deep contextual understanding rather than rote learning in order to foster sustainable development of learners’ Chinese language proficiency.