RAMKHAMHAENG UNIVERSITY LECTURERS’ TEACHING STYLES WITH REGARD TO ACTIVE LEARNING

Abstract

In this survey research inquiry, the researchers investigated how much Ramkhamhaeng University lecturers incorporate active learning methods into their teaching, and compare these lecturers’ gender, educational level and teaching experience. Using Yamane’s method of sampling (Yamane, 1973, pp. 727-728), the researchers selected a sample population consisting of 290 lecturers. The research instrument was a questionnaire inquiring about their incorporation of active learning methods into their teaching. Following Cronbach’s method, the questionnaire was found to be reliable. Statistically analyzed by frequency percentage mean, standard deviation, independent t-test, one-way analysis of variance. Findings are as follows: 1) As a whole, the lecturers employed active learning methods at a high level. In individual areas, it was found that they were ranked from high to low in the following order: the lecturers, the content, the assessment and evaluation, instructional and supporting media, learning management, and students. 2) The comparisons of the lecturers’ gender, educational levels and teaching experience were found to be as follows: 2.1) Male lecturers incorporated active learning methods into their teaching more than their female counterparts. 2.2) Educational levels were not overall different, whereas the lecturers’ teaching experience were significantly different at 0.05 level.