The Use of Project to Enhance Learning Domains Stated by National Qualifications Framework: TQF

This paper explores the use of project work in a content-based instruction in a Rajabhat University, Thailand. The use of project is to promote kinds of learning expected of student teachers as stated by Thailand Quality Framework: TQF. The kinds of learning are grouped into five domains: Ethical and moral development, knowledge, cognitive skill, interpersonal skills and responsibility, and analytical and communication skills. The content taught in class is used to lead the student teachers to relate their previously-acquired linguistic knowledge to meaningful realizations of the language system in passages of immediate relevance to their professional interests, teaching methods in particular. Two research questions are formulate to guide this study: 1) To what degree are the five domains of learning expected of student teachers after the use of project in a content class?, and 2) What is the academic achievement of the students' writing skills, as part of the learning domains stated by TQF, against the 70% attainment target after the use of project to enhance the skill? The sample of the study comprised of 38 fourth-year English major students. The data was collected by means of a summative achievement test, student writing works, an observation checklist, and project diary. The scores in the summative achievement test were analyzed by mean score, standard deviation, and t-test. Project diary serves as students' record of the language acquired during the project. List of structures and vocabulary noted in the diary has shown students' ability to attend to, recognize, and focus on meaningful patterns of language forms

The Effects of an English Speaking Guide Book for Cultural Travel on the Enhancement of Taxi Drivers’ English Speaking Skills.

This study was conducted in the context of adult learners working as taxi drivers with limited English proficiency. The purpose of the study was to explore what the effects of a language training curriculum on the enhancement of taxi drivers’ English speaking would be. In other words, the extent of the drivers gain in speaking skill improvement after the use of an English Speaking Guide Book for Cultural Travel, as part the a language training curriculum was scrutinized. The study used an experimental post-test only design with one group of the participants receiving an intervention, which was the guide book deliberated to focus on types of English texts and to provide learners with a framework for learning features of grammar and discourse necessary for taxi service practice. Data were analyzed using percentages, means, and standard deviations. Study tools included a lesson plan, and an indirect language test paper in the form of multiple-choice questions in the situations likely to arise while the drivers are on duty. The test determined to what extent the effects of an English Speaking Guide Book for Cultural Travel impacted on the academic achievement of the taxi drivers’ English speaking proficiency against the 70% target attainment. The study illustrated how learning experiences take place in the context of language use in an occupational field, as well as giving an account of results in a language class test where a guide book was employed as a main teaching aid. The outcome was more scientifically grounded knowledge as the results of the links between research-based insights for material development for specific occupational purposes, and classroom practices all help make solid educational decision

Implementation of recommended language teaching methods in Rajabhat primary schools : Thai teachers' perceptions of the new basic curriculum

Thesis (D.Ed.)--University of Melbourne, Dept. of Language, Literacy and Arts Education, 2009This study is concerned with primary education reform at schools attached to Rajabhat Universities. A set of twelve language teaching approaches (methods) is suggested in the Thai Teacher Handbook for Foreign Language Teachers, as part of the reform in language teaching and learning at primary level. The approaches aim to develop the ability of language use for communication. Rajabhat schools are in the ideal position for the change implementation, due to schools' location on university campuses and administrative structures under the universities. The aim of the study was to probe the teachers' understanding and practice of the new approaches. Two research questions guided the study: 1 To what degree the teachers comprehend the suggested language teaching methods? 2 What are the teachers' perceptions of how they implement the suggested language teaching methods in classrooms? A mixed research method was employed to answer these questions. Questionnaires and semi-structured interviews were used for data collection. The two data sets are brought together by comparing and contrasting the findings, providing triangulation to enrich result interpretation. Data analysis reveals that the teachers have incorporated the suggested language teaching approaches and methods into classroom activities. They are willing to learn how the suggested approaches could be transformed into activities. However, activities students engaged in appeared to emphasize coverage of linguistic elements of target language and analysis of grammatical relationships of the elements. The emphasis on linguistics, rather than development of the ability to relate language form for functional use, derives from unclear understanding of the proposed approaches. Study findings provide evidence that knowledge and skill development for the usage of the methodological concepts of the suggested approaches could lead to the sustained change in language teaching and learning

Development of creative and innovation abilities and knowledge transfer on the purchase intention of local products consumers in Phatthalung Province: The mediating role of new product development process

The prime purpose of the current study entails the assessment of the purchase intention of consumers living the province of Phatthalung Thailand, influenced by new product development process. The study incorporated the development of creative and innovative abilities that predict the new product development process. The knowledge transfer was also assessed that it influences the new product development process, however the mediation role of new product development process between development of creative and innovation ability was evident. The data analysis was conducted through Smart-PLs and results stated that all direct and indirect hypotheses are statistically significant. The study suggests to the firms to ensure the innovative capabilities for development of new and emerging products, the effective utilization of knowledge sharing, knowledge management and specifically knowledge transfer must be measured

Effect of the inno-life management and knowledge management on green organization of community-based tourism in Phatthalung Thailand

Community-based tourism activities has major importance for the people to generate livelihood opportunities. However, the promotion of community-based tourism is important. Thus, this study addressed the role of inno-life management and knowledge management in community-based tourism in Phatthalung, Thailand. Additionally, the role of green organization is also considered. Data collection is made through Likert scale by using cluster sampling. 400 questionnaires were distributed among the respondents. By using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), the current study identified that; innovation management has major importance to enhance community-based tourism. Similarly, knowledge management has positive effect on community-based tourism. Findings highlighted that green organization has the potential to promote tourism activities among communities in Phatthalung, Thailand. Innovation management and knowledge management promotes tourism among the communities by facilitating green organizations. &nbsp

Effect of the inno-life management, participation, and leadership on the organizational climate of community-based tourism in Phatthalung, Thailand

The objective of this study is to check the Effect of the Inno-life management, participation, and leadership on the organizational climate of community-based tourism in Phatthalung, Thailand. The study aims to discover the ways that are affecting community-based tourism to promote the tourism sector in Thailand. It was identified that the tourism sector in Phatthalung, Thailand is facing a crisis from the perceptive of community-based tourism. This study is based on the stratified sampling method in which the data was collected from the diverse respondents on the Likert scale five-point questionnaire to get the results. The study concludes that there is an important role of innovation life management, participation of the employees in the organization, and the leadership qualities of the managerial staff to improve the community-based tourism in Phatthalung, Thailand. This study is significant because it carries critical theoretical as well as practical implications for the community-based tourism business sector to improve the business performance and lead the organization in a prosperous way