RMUTP Research Journal Humanities and Social Sciences

The Development of Reading Comprehension Skills using the DR-TA (Directed Reading-Thinking Activity) Technique for Prathomsuksa 4 Students, Marie Upatham Chaiyaphum School

Phakjira Daengsakul, Ornanoot Thammajak — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0700

The objectives of this research were to study the reading comprehension skills using the DR-TA (Directed Reading-Thinking Activity) technique for fourth-grade students at Mary Uphat Chaiyaphum School and to compare the reading comprehension achievement of the fourth-grade students before and after learning with the DR-TA technique. The sample for this study included 18 fourth-grade students from the first semester of the 2023 academic year at Mary Uphat Chaiyaphum School, selected through simple random sampling by drawing lots. The research instruments included 1) a reading comprehension skill assessment comprising 5 sets from 5 types of literature: articles, tales, short stories, news, and advertisements, and 2) an assessment of reading comprehension achievement. The statistics used in the research included basic statistics such as percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The statistical tests employed to compare the achievement before and after learning were the dependent t-test with a significance level set at .01. The research results indicated that (1) the reading comprehension skills of the fourth-grade students using the DR-TA technique improved significantly, with an overall reading comprehension skill score ( = 2.43, S.D. = 0.29) rated as very good. The skills in each area included the ability to understand the content read ( = 2.58, S.D. = 0.12) rated as very good, the ability to differentiate main ideas and supporting details ( = 2.51, S.D. = 0.42) rated as very good, and the ability to grasp key points from the reading ( = 2.21, S.D. = 0.33) rated as very good. (2) The reading comprehension achievement of students who learned using the reading comprehension skill practice with the DR-TA technique after learning ( = 16.33, S.D. = 2.16) was significantly higher than before learning ( = 8.05, S.D. = 2.71) at a statistical significance level of .01.

A Study of Marketing Mix Factors and Snack Consumption Behavior of Upper Primary School Students at Rajini School

Vuschapuk Tas-aiem — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0700

The purposes of this research were to (1) study the marketing mix factors of snack sales at Queen's School and (2) examine the snack consumption behavior of upper primary students at Queen's School. This was a quantitative study that used an online questionnaire to collect data from a sample of 96 students from grades 4 to 6 at Queen's School, determined through the sample size calculation using G*power. The statistical methods used for data analysis included mean, standard deviation, t-test, one-way ANOVA, and multiple regression analysis. The research findings revealed that (1) the overall marketing mix factors influencing snack consumption were at a high level, with each aspect product, price, distribution, promotion, people, process, and physical evidence also rated at a high level. Additionally, (2) most students consumed snacks at school 1-2 days per week, spending no more than 25 baht on snacks each day. They showed a preference for savory snacks, vegetable juice, and fruit juice, with grilled meatballs and various sweet drinks being the most popular choices.

The Educational Management Impact on Students' Decision to Pursue Home Economics at Nakhon Si Thammarat Vocational College

Narongkorn Thongmuen, Piyaphat Detsathit — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0700

The purposes of this research were to (1) study the opinions on educational management and the decision to pursue Home Economics among students at Nakhon Si Thammarat Vocational College, (2) compare demographic characteristics with the decision to pursue Home Economics, and (3) examine the factors influencing the decision to pursue Home Economics. The research was quantitative, using questionnaires to collect data from a sample group of 80 students enrolled in the Home Economics program at Nakhon Si Thammarat Vocational College for the academic year 2023. The sample was selected through a multi-stage random sampling method, with sample size calculation performed using the G*power program. The statistics used in the research included mean (), standard deviation (S.D.), t-test, one-way ANOVA, and multiple regression analysis. The results of the research revealed that (1) the overall educational management was at a high level. When considering each aspect individually, the highest levels were found in the areas of career preparation, college image, and student development activities. The other four aspects (curriculum, instructors, environment, and teaching materials and equipment) were also at a high level, and the decision to pursue Home Economics was also at a high level. (2) The demographic characteristics, including gender, age, cumulative GPA, and program of study, showed no significant difference in the decision to pursue Home Economics among students at Nakhon Si Thammarat Vocational College. (3) Three factors significantly influenced the decision to pursue Home Economics: curriculum, instructors, and environment, with statistical significance at the .05 level.

The Development of Digital Content for Public Relations Live Broadcast Programs on the Thai News Agency Live Platform

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0700

The objectives of this research were 1) to develop and evaluate the quality of digital content for public relations live broadcast programs on the Thai News Agency Live platform by experts, 2) to assess the perception of the sample group, and 3) to evaluate the satisfaction of the sample group with the developed digital content for public relations live broadcast programs on the Thai News Agency Live platform. The tools used in the research include: 1) digital content for public relations live broadcast programs on the Thai News Agency Live platform, 2) quality assessment form for content and presentation media, 3) perception assessment form for the sample group, and 4) satisfaction assessment form for the sample group. The sample group in this study consisted of 50 general individuals who had watched the video clip on the Thai News Agency Live platform, selected by simple random sampling by drawing lot from those who had previously watched the digital content for public relations live broadcast programs on the Thai News Agency Live platform and were willing to answer the questionnaires. The result of the development was a 4.46-minute-long digital content clip for public relations live broadcast programs on the Thai News Agency Live platform. The evaluation by experts showed that the content quality was at a good level ( = 3.92, S.D. = 0.75), the presentation media quality was at a good level ( = 3.75, S.D. = 0.69), the perception of the sample group was at the highest level ( = 4.78, S.D. = 0.47), and the satisfaction of the sample group was at the highest level ( = 4.69, S.D. = 0.52). Therefore, the developed digital content for public relations live broadcast programs can be practically used.

Map Application Showing Electric Car Battery Charging Points in Bangkok. on the iOS Operating System

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0700

The objectives of this research were to 1) design and develop an application map showing electric car charging points in Bangkok on the iOS operating system, 2) evaluate the quality of the application map showing electric car charging points in Bangkok on the iOS operating system, and 3) evaluate the satisfaction of users of the application map showing electric car charging points in Bangkok on the iOS operating system. The tools used to collect data were the quality assessment form of the application map showing electric car charging points in Bangkok on the iOS operating system and the satisfaction questionnaire of the application map showing electric car charging points in Bangkok on the iOS operating system. The sample groups used in this study were application developers, website developers, selected by purposive sampling, totaling 3 people, and a group of people who use electric cars in Bangkok, a case study of Rat Burana District, which was selected by convenience sampling, totaling 30 people. The data were analyzed by frequency distribution, percentage, mean (), and standard deviation (S.D.) The results of the study found that 1) application design Map showing electric car battery charging points in Bangkok the iOS operating system is modern, easy to use, and can accurately search for electric car battery charging station. There is also a service function where experts can give advice if users encounter problems while charging electric vehicle batteries. Providing service 24 hours a day, with email notifications of news about promotions. Update electric vehicle charging costs from service providers at each charging station. You can also set the display of the application screen. 2) Evaluation of the quality of the map application showing electric car battery charging points in Bangkok on the iOS operating system from 3 experts found that it is in Excellent quality level 3) Overall satisfaction assessment of respondents was at the highest level. When classified into each aspect, it was found that the highest-ranking average was for data accuracy, followed by usability. And the third place is Design

Development of White School Management Model for the drug-free and Evil of Ban Khok Phanom Dee School, Prachinburi Province

Nongnit Sangkhapinyo — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0700

The objectives of this research were to analyze the components of the model and develop a management model for drug-free and vice-free schools at Ban Khok Phanom Dee School, Prachinburi Province. The research employed a mixed-methods approach combined with research and development. The target groups included two main groups: (1) 7 experts with experience in working with drug-free schools, who participated in a focus group discussion to develop the model, and (2) 168 stakeholders, including teachers, staff, school committees, parents, community representatives, and network partners, who were involved in evaluating the management of drug-free and vice-free school operations at Ban Khok Phanom Dee School, Prachinburi Province. The statistical methods used to analyze the data included frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The research findings revealed that (1) the components of the model consisted of five factors: (1) Input factors, including the implementation of the five measures and 16 indicators of the drug-free school policy, with projects/activities developed from brainstorming sessions with teachers at Ban Khok Phanom Dee School; (2) Process factors, involving the analysis of the quality management process (PDCA) along with the KPDEE Model and the 5R principles, which emphasize participatory principles. These were developed into the management process and activities of the KPDEE Model, aiming for drug-free safety through the 5R principles: "Think Together," "Do Together," "Solve Problems Together," "Take Responsibility Together," and "Be Proud Together"; (3) Output factors, including the following outcomes from the implementation of the drug-free and vice-free school policy: (i) KPDEE Model for drug-free safety with the 5R principles, (ii) a management manual for drug-free and vice-free schools at Ban Khok Phanom Dee School, (iii) evaluation results of the school management, and (iv) evaluations on the appropriateness and certification of the management model for drug-free and vice-free schools at Ban Khok Phanom Dee School; (4) Feedback factors, including recommendations for improving the implementation of the drug-free and vice-free school projects; and (5) Outcome factors, where the goals of Ban Khok Phanom Dee School were: (i) maintaining the drug-free and vice-free school standards at the diamond level, and (ii) becoming a model for managing drug-free and vice-free schools for other schools in the network. The evaluation of the management of drug-free and vice-free schools at Ban Khok Phanom Dee School was found to be at the highest level.