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From Learning Outcomes To Assessment : Integrated Model For Assessing Creative Problem-Solving Skills In Higher Education Students, Metinee Tanongkit, Sirirat Janyarat, Tippawan Dechsong, Sarawut Trisri, Patcharee Preedasuriyachai

Journal of Education Studies

This academic article aims to present an integrated model for assessing creative problem-solving skills among higher education students, particularly in the contexts of general education courses and large classes. Creative problem-solving is a soft skill characterized by a process-oriented and multidimensional structure, involving understanding problems, generating ideas, making decisions, and developing solutions for action. Therefore, it cannot be comprehensively assessed through a single instrument or solely through end-point outcomes. The academic article proposed model functions as a mechanism for translating learning outcomes into assessment by connecting six components: defining the skill, identifying behavioral indicators, designing learning activities, specifying assessment evidence, …

Literacy And Competency In Thai Education : A Crosswalk Framework For Curriculum Design And Assessment, Wichai Sawekngam

Journal of Education Studies

This article aims to analyze and position the relationship between literacy and competency in the context of Thai education. It employs conceptual analysis and purposive document synthesis based on relevant international and Thai frameworks, including PIAAC, PISA/OECD, UNESCO, ACRL, the Council of the European Union, DigComp, UNESCO-UNEVOC, PISA Thailand, and CBE Thailand materials on core competencies and learning assessment. The analysis indicates that literacy and competency are related but cannot be used interchangeably. Literacy emphasizes domain-specific abilities to understand, evaluate, use, create, or communicate texts, data, media, symbols, or information in meaningful contexts. Competency, on the other hand, emphasizes the …

Disciplinary Literacy : An Approach For Enhancing Reading Literacy Among Thai Students, Suphanat Detraksa, Santiwat Chandai

Journal of Education Studies

The results of the PISA 2022 reading literacy assessment indicate a critical crisis in the reading abilities of Thai students. Only 35% of lower secondary school students were able to read at the baseline level, while the remaining 65% performed below it. This situation underscores the urgent need for effective instructional approaches to improve students’ reading abilities at both policy and practical levels. This article proposes the concept of disciplinary literacy to accomplish this. The core principle of disciplinary literacy is the application of discipline-specific strategies authentically employed by experts in each field to comprehend texts. The article begins by …

Effects Of Learning Activities Based On The Stem Education Concept On The Problem-Solving Skills And Learning Management Design Abilities Of Pre-Service Mathematics Teachers, Saowaphak Wongkrai, Parichart Poophakdee

Journal of Education Studies

The objectives of this research were to: 1) determine the effectiveness of the STEM education lesson plan in accordance with the 75/75 efficiency criteria 2) compare students' knowledge of STEM education before and after by using STEM education-based learning activity. 3) compare students' problem-solving skills before and after by using STEM education-based learning activity. 4) study the students' ability to design learning by using STEM education-based learning activity. This study employed experimental research designing to evaluate learning activities based on the STEM education concept. The sample consisted of 27 third-year pre-service mathematics teachers. The sample was selected through cluster random …

Dynamics Of Expectations And Adaptation Strategies: A Study Of Expectation Management Processes Among Chinese Graduate Students, Arpamas Khemanatee, Pisith Nasee

Journal of Education Studies

This research aims to explore the expectations and analyze the expectation management strategies of Chinese master's degree students at a Thai university. Employing a qualitative case study design, data were collected through in-depth interviews with seven key informants, selected through purposive sampling combined with snowball sampling. The informants were Chinese master's degree students aged between 23–28 years, representing diverse genders, fields of study, and regions in China.  Semi-structured in-depth interviews and observation records as research instruments. The data were analyzed using directed content analysis. The findings revealed that students' expectations cover four main dimensions: teaching and learning, services, social and …

Contents Vol. 54 Issue 3, ศูนย์นวัตกรรมทางการศึกษา สื่อสิ่งพิมพ์ และสื่อออนไลน์ จุฬาฯ

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Journal of Education Studies

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Liberal-Progressive Education Discourse: The Dynamics Of Practice And Agency In Contemporary Thai Education, Omsin Jatuporn

Journal of Education Studies

Critical education research in Thailand has accumulated substantial knowledge about ideological reproduction mechanisms, yet a theoretical gap remains in explaining the dynamics of teacher and student agency and everyday negotiation. This article pursues two objectives: first, to critically examine liberal-progressive education discourse and structuralist critical education frameworks shaping Thai education reform, highlighting limitations of approaches that view schooling merely as ideological reproduction and educational culture as rigidly authoritarian; second, to reconstruct new possibilities for critical education in Thailand through alternative theoretical frameworks that recognize teacher and student agency. The discussion points are presented based on four Thai educational studies that …

Enhancing The Ability To Construct Scientific Explanations Among 7th-Grade Students Using A Diagram-Based Scientific Explanation Learning Model With Scaffolding Techniques, Kanchana Yongdee, Chaninan Pruekpramool

Journal of Education Studies

Previous instructional approaches have effectively developed the claim and evidence components of students’ ability to construct scientific explanations. However, the reasoning component remains unclear. This convergent parallel mixed-methods research aimed 1) to study seventh-grade students’ level of ability to construct scientific explanations during learning using the diagram-based scientific explanation learning model with scaffolding techniques, and 2) to study seventh-grade students’ level of ability to construct scientific explanations after learning. The target group consisted of 32 seventh-grade students from a school under the Office of Secondary Education Service Area in Kanchanaburi Province, selected through purposive sampling. Research instruments for collecting data …

Effects Of Flipped Task-Based Learning On Grammatical Achievement And Learners’ Perceptions Among Pre-Service Efl Teachers, Phayao Nusen

Journal of Education Studies

This study aims 1) to compare the English grammatical achievement of students taught through flipped task-based learning and that of students taught through communicative language teaching, and   2) to examine learners’ perceptions of flipped task-based learning. The research employed a quasi-experimental design. The samples were 60 first-year undergraduates majoring in English Education at a public university, divided into an experimental group and a control group. The researcher assessed the students’ technological readiness and then divided them into the experimental group and the control group. There were 30 students in each group. The research instruments were 1) learning management plans, 2) …

Guidelines For Inclusive Education Management For Students With Special Needs At Secondary Level In Physical Education, Nuttapad Sornprasan, Piyanan Jooronsiriphong, Suthana Tingsabhat

Journal of Education Studies

This research aimed to 1) examine the conditions and problems of inclusive physical education management for students with special needs at the secondary school level, and 2) propose appropriate guidelines for inclusive physical education management for students with special needs in secondary schools. Samples were 95 schools, the informants consisted of 3 groups, including heads of the Health and Physical Education Department, physical education teachers, and special education teachers. Multi-stage sampling and stratified sampling based on the four geographical regions of Thailand were used to recruit the samples. The research instrument was a questionnaire concerning inclusive physical education management for …

Forecasting Trends In Educational Measurement And Assessment Topics In The Ai Era : Text Mining Analysis With Bayesian Multilevel Piecewise Regression Model, Siwachoat Srisuttiyakorn, Kanit Sriklaub, Yotsawee Saifah

Journal of Education Studies

This study aimed to 1) identify latent research topics in educational measurement and evaluation from academic databases covering the years 2008–2025 using Structural Topic Modeling (STM), 2) analyze topic prevalence trends and forecast their growth trajectories for 2027 using Bayesian Multilevel Piecewise Regression (BMPR), and 3) synthesize strategic research themes from the topic classification and forecasting results. The dataset consisted of 1,695 research articles from the proceedings of three international conferences. The data were processed to extract 10,858 standardized keywords and key phrases, which were then analyzed using STM to identify latent research topics. Topic labeling and interpretation were conducted …

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Journal of Education Studies

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Journal of Education Studies

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Holding The Line: Teacher Resilience And Engagement In Myanmar’S Conflict-Affected, Non-State Schools, Lugyi No, Hilary Lustick

Journal of Education Studies

This qualitative study explores teacher resilience, professional engagement, and informal leadership in community-led schools located in conflict-affected areas of Myanmar. The study draws on two online focus group discussions with 14 high school teachers selected through purposive sampling. The research instrument was a semi-structured focus group discussion protocol. The discussions were conducted in the Myanmar language, and the data were analyzed using inductive thematic analysis. The findings indicate that teachers sustain resilience through moral purpose, professional commitment, and strong relational ties with students, peers, and local communities. In the absence of formal governance structures, teachers assume informal leadership roles by …

Eco-Literacy As The Foundation Of Transformative Education: Integrating Theory, Practice, And Sustainable Development, Siriping Deedoo, Omsin Jatuporn

Journal of Education Studies

Eco-literacy has been widely recognized as a crucial body of knowledge and a key competency for citizens in the 21st century, as it forms the foundation for understanding the complex interrelationships among humans, nature, and society. This article has three main objectives, namely: 1) describe the theoretical foundations of Eco-literacy, 2) examine its development from past to present and 3) discuss the educational roles of integrating this concept into curricula and teaching practices. The review of literature shows that the development of the concept revealed that eco-literacy has evolved from an early emphasis on providing environmental science data to a …

Ikigai: From A Philosophical Concept To An Enrichment Of Learning Management, Jiradach Nukunrot, Chommanad Kijkhun

Journal of Education Studies

In recent years, some dance education practitioners have confronted significant challenges and obstacles regarding traditional pedagogical frameworks, which have been critiqued for being overly teacher-centric, with a lack of flexibility. Students are encouraged to discover value, skills, and benefits of the limited skill development. The integration of pedagogical concepts with the Japanese philosophy of Ikigai is an approcah with an aim to facilitate a paradigm shift toward truly learner-centered education. The philosophy of Ikigai provides a philosophy of life based on Japanese culture that encourages individuals to explore and discover what they love, what they are good at, what benefits …

Global Trends In School Disaster Preparedness Research: Bibliometric Analysis Impacts On Public Health And Safety, Muhammad Farid, Muhammad Agita Hutomo, Oktomi Wijaya, Dian Ika Puspitasari

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

Background: Disasters disrupt daily human activities, arising from natural or artificial triggers, with varying impacts based on community vulnerability and resource capacity. Effective disaster management involves a cycle of mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. One of the mitigation measures is to establish school disaster preparedness that integrate education and capacity building.

Objective: The aim of this research is to conduct a bibliometric analysis based on Scopus publications regarding school disaster preparedness.

Methods: A bibliometric analysis was performed on publications indexed in Scopus from 1965 to 2024. Data were processed and visualized using VOSviewer to explore trends in annual outputs, contributing …

Twenty-First-Century Readiness Of Thai Doctor Of Veterinary Medicine Curricula: A Documentary Analysis Using The Competency-Based Veterinary Education 2.0 Framework, Pongphol Pongthaisong, Manakant Intrakamhaeng

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Twenty-first-century veterinary practice demands graduates who combine clinical expertise with professional competencies including communication, financial literacy, evidence-based practice, and One Health awareness. Whether Thai Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) curricula systematically develop these competencies has not been evaluated across the full national cohort. This study assessed the 21st-century readiness of all 11 accredited Thai DVM programs using the Competency-Based Veterinary Education 2.0 (CBVE 2.0) framework (AAVMC Council, 2024). Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) and course specifications from Thai Qualifications Framework curriculum specification documents (TQF-2; มคอ.2) were analyzed using deductive content analysis against all 9 CBVE 2.0 domains, with inter-rater reliability established …

The Enhancement Of Learning Inspiration By Strategic Life Planning Using After Model Assembly With Goodness Based Learning For The Lower Secondary Students In Buriram’S Private School, Adisorn Bansong

Journal of Education Studies

This pre-experimental research aimed to compare the students’ learning Inspiration before, and after using AFTER model assembly with Goodness Based Learning (GBL) on the Strategic Life Planning lesson plans to enhance student’s learning inspiration, A one-group pretest-posttest design was conducted on 40 lower secondary students using a lesson plan with IOC = 0.80-1.00, high-level quality was implemented 1 period a week for 15 weeks. The Learning Inspiration Scales with IOC = 0.90-1.00 and Cronbach's Alpha Coefficient = .86 were utilized as instruments for data collection. Percentage, mean, standard deviation, and t-test were used for data analysis. The findings were as …

Perspective In Biomedical Sciences Field: Education And Career, Fitra Adi Prayogo, Mellyaning Oktaviani Sonya Kirana Sari, Isy Royhanaty, Poppy Fansisca Amelia, Heni Wijayanti, Ni Nyoman Maryaningtyas Adinatha, Dyah Wulandari, Anto Budiharjo

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

Abstract

Background: The biomedical sciences represent a dynamic and multidisciplinary field pivotal to advancing human health through research, education, and innovation.

Objective(s): This review explores the evolving landscape of biomedical education and career pathways, driven by technological advancements, interdisciplinary integration, and global health demands.

Methods: We examine the distinctions between biomedical science, biomedicine, and biomedical engineering, highlighting their historical origins and contemporary roles. The education and career trajectories of biomedical laboratory scientists (BLS) are analysed, emphasising diverse competencies, core curricula, and the impact of regional policies on professional qualifications. Emerging trends and ethical/regulatory challenges are discussed.

Result(s): Key trends include …

Emotional Intelligence : The Road To Professionalism Development, Wuttipat Iammeechai, Tanapat Prakairungtong

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

Abstract

Medical professionalism development is a significant challenge of medical education, even though it is essential for medical practitioners. The Dynamics and ambiguity of medical professionalism cause difficulty in setting specific learning objectives, creating validated assessment methods, and designing effective teaching methodologies. Meanwhile, emotional intelligence is a growing area of study in medical education. There is a significant connection between medical professionalism and emotional intelligence. Certain attributes of emotional intelligence contribute to developing professionalism. Numerous pieces of literature illustrated emotional intelligence development and assessment in health professions education. Emotional intelligence is potentially the path to developing medical professionalism.

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Journal of Education Studies

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Development Of A Social Media Political Engagement Scale For Thai Youth, Thanaphol Huayhongtong, Nhabhat Chaimongkol

Journal of Education Studies

The purpose of this research was to develop and validate a social media political engagement scale for Thai youth. The sample consists of 934 grade 10-12 students in the academic year 2025, from schools administered under the Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC), Ministry of Education. Recruiting by using a muti-stage random sampling. The research instrument was a social media political engagement scale, a 5-point Likert scale, consisting of 73 items. The psychometric quality of the scale was evaluated using the content validity index (CVI), item discrimination indices, and internal consistency reliability. The finalized scale comprised 49 items across …

Read Well, Read Right: Developing Thai Reading Skills Of Third-Grade Students Through Phonics-Based Instruction Combined With Reading Skill Exercises, Wirachai Longkaeo, Sitah Thayati

Journal of Education Studies

This pre-experimental research aimed to 1) examine the effects of phonics-based instruction combined with reading skill exercises on Thai reading skills of third-grade students, and 2) investigate the learning process and factors contributing to the success of this instructional approach. A one-group pretest-posttest was employed. The target group consisted of 15 third-grade students from a private school in Chiang Mai Province, selected through purposive sampling based on their Thai reading assessment scores, identifying students with beginning-level reading foundations. The intervention lasted 10 hours. Research instruments included 1) a Thai reading skill test, and 2) observation and student reflection form. Quantitative …

Development Of A Competency-Based Curriculum Through Co-Creation Mechanism To Build High-Skilled Labor Force: Case Studies Of Thailand, Singapore, Germany And South Korea, Panisa Harnpathananun, Somboon Sirisunhirun

Journal of Education Studies

Thailand’s time-based education system still faces limitations in developing 21st Century skills and misalignment with labor market demands. This article analyzes the development of a competency-based curriculum (CBC) through case studies of Thailand, Singapore, Germany, and South Korea, aiming to propose guidelines for enhancing high-skilled labor that corresponds to the needs of the industrial sectors. The study reveals that Thailand has CBC pilot projects such as Work-integrated Learning (WiL), Skill-Mapping, and Higher Education Sandbox. However, it also has key weaknesses, for example, weak tripartite cooperation (government, private sectors, educational institutions), insufficient financial support, inflexible curricula that do not focus on …

Development Of A Learning Activity Package With Integrated Reading Strategies To Promote Reading Literacy Among Lower Secondary School Students, Tasanee Satthaphong, Thassanant Unnanantn

Journal of Education Studies

The objectives of this study were to: 1) develop learning activity packages incorporating integrated reading strategies among lower secondary school students, with a targeted efficiency of 80/80, and 2) examine differences in students’ reading literacy performance before and after the implementation of the learning activity packages. The sample comprised 30 grade 9 students, through multi-stage random sampling, who were enrolled in the first semester of the 2024 academic year at a public secondary school in Bangkok. The intervention was conducted over a period of eight weeks, encompassing a total of 16 instructional periods. The research instruments consisted of 1) four …

The Effects Of Contemplative Facilitation On The Enhancement Of Self-Awareness Among The Elderly: A Case Study Of The Social Welfare Development Center For Older Persons, Chanokporn Suwittayapan, Proetphan Daensilp, Jiraporn Kespichayawattana

Journal of Education Studies

This action research aims to examine a contemplative facilitation process that fosters self-awareness among the elderly. The participants were 10 elderly people from a Social Welfare Development Center for Older Persons in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. Qualitative data were collected through participant observation and in-depth interviews, and data were analyzed using thematic analysis. The results revealed that the developed contemplative facilitation process, grounded in mindfulness cultivation, observation of the body, emotions, and thoughts, and deep listening, comprised eight activity sessions incorporating art-based activities and nature-connected practices. This process led to the development of self-awareness in four main areas: 1) …