Journal of Technical and Engineering Education
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<p>The Journal of Technical and Engineering Education belongs to the faculty of technical education at King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok. This journal aims to publish research in the fields of vocational teaching and administration, digital technology and computers for education that modernise social change, training and manpower development, the development of teaching and learning in engineering education, etc. This journal is a welcome article from outside and inside the university. The overseas research article is also welcome. The submission is in two types, including a full paper and a review article that can be written in Thai or English using academic style. Each article has checked plagiarism less than 30% and was not submitted to another journal.</p> <p> </p>en-US<p>copyright in this website and the material on this website (including without limitation the text, computer code, artwork, photographs, images, audio material, video material and audio-visual material on this website) is owned by Journal and its licensors.</p>jtechEE@fte.kmutnb.ac.th (วารสารวิชาการครุศาสตร์อุตสาหกรรมและวิศวกรรมศึกษา มจพ.)jtechEE@fte.kmutnb.ac.th (วารสารวิชาการครุศาสตร์อุตสาหกรรมและวิศวกรรมศึกษา มจพ.)Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700OJS 3.3.0.8http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss60Strategies and Teaching Approaches for Enhancing Mathematical Foundation of New Students in Vocational Certificate Program, Pre-Engineering Curriculum
https://so10.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/FTEJournal/article/view/1812
<p><strong>Abstract</strong></p> <p>This research aimed to develop strategies and teaching approaches for enhancing mathematical foundation of first-year students in Vocational Certificate Program, Pre-Engineering Course, Academic Year 2024. In addition to literature reviews, qualitative methods were employed including: 1) in-depth interviews with 3 students and 3 instructors, and 2) focus group interviews with one group of faculty members (3 participants) and one group of students (4 participants) to gather data, identify problems, and collect recommendations before conducting diagnostic analysis to filter and establish 7 awareness-based strategies. These strategies serve as prototype guidelines for stakeholders to use as operational principles, subsequently connecting to the determination of teaching approaches comprising existing approaches, ad-hoc approaches, and newly designed approaches, totaling 4 approaches. Approach 2 was selected: 4 days per week, 18:00 - 20:00, for 3 consecutive weeks, as it relates to all strategies, is convenient for all parties, and provides the most comprehensive problem-solving capability. In practice, the sample consisted of 60 students who scored below 50% on the basic mathematics knowledge assessment “Pre-test,” with an average score of 8.48. After completing the foundation enhancement process and taking the “Post-test” assessment, the sample group achieved an average score of 12.75 out of 30 total points, showing a statistically significant difference at the .05 level (t = 12.859, p < 0.001). The satisfaction evaluation results regarding the foundation learning were at a “high” level, with instructor personality and competence receiving the “highest” satisfaction level, followed by application and teaching approaches. The area that “needs improvement” was time scheduling, as students felt tired from regular classes. The research findings can be used as a model or guideline to enhance effectiveness and determine directions for mathematical foundation enhancement for first-year students in various curricula.</p>Sompop Phatchat, Hussapong Kitidet, Metapiya Kooha, Adisorn Ode-sri , Rungkan Leelasopawut
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https://so10.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/FTEJournal/article/view/1812Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0700A Development of online Activities Package with Embedded System Board to Enhance Coding Skill for Elementary Student
https://so10.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/FTEJournal/article/view/1890
<p>This research was research and development (R&D) purposes of this study were: 1) to study the elements of Online Activities Package with Embedded System Board to Enhance Coding Skill for Elementary Student 2) to development of Online Activities Package with Embedded System Board to Enhance Coding Skill for Elementary Student to achieve effectiveness according to the criteria E1/E2 = 80/80 3) to study the progress of learners after using the Online Activities Package with Embedded System Board to Enhance Coding Skill for Elementary Student. The Population used in the research was 72 Elementary student. A sample was selected from 30 students in the science club who were ready and volunteered by purposive sampling. Statistical analysis involves mean, standard deviation (S.D.), and E1/E2 performance test. The results of this study indicate that: 1 The results elements of Online Activities Package; 1) Activity set name 2) Recommendations for teachers and students 3) Time 4) Learning objectives 5) Pre-test and Post-test 6) handout 7) Learning activities 8) Media and equipment 2. The testing of the effectiveness of Online Activities Package the E1/E2 criteria, with scores (82.83/83) 3. Learners who learned with the online activity set had an increase in knowledge of .7026 or 70.26 percent and learners had good coding skills (average = 2.62) or 87.43 percent.</p>Panadda Nilkong, Artnarong Manosuttirit
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https://so10.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/FTEJournal/article/view/1890Wed, 02 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0700Current Situation, Problems, and Needs in the Management of Educational Technology and Communication in Vocational Institutions in Thailand
https://so10.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/FTEJournal/article/view/1938
<p>This research aimed to study the current situation, problems, and needs regarding the management of technology and educational communication in vocational institutions in Thailand. The sample group consisted of 17,151 including school administrators, teachers, and students under the Office of Vocational Education Commission. The research instrument was a questionnaire. The findings revealed that 1) administrators, teachers, and students identified the most commonly practiced aspect as the learning environment, while the least practiced aspect was professional knowledge and skills. 2) The administrators and teachers perceived the most significant problem as research, while the learning environment was the least problematic aspect. Conversely, students identified research as the most problematic aspect and professional knowledge and skills as the least problematic. 3) Regarding needs administrators indicated the highest need for development in knowledge, with the lowest need for professional knowledge and skills. Teachers expressed the highest need for development in knowledge and the lowest in research. Students indicated the highest need for development in knowledge and the learning environment, while research was perceived as the least needed area for development.</p>Sutisa Songsri, Chatchawan Chumraksa, Pattana Sirikunpipat, Chintana Kasinant
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https://so10.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/FTEJournal/article/view/1938Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700Performance Evaluation of Electric Motor Control Practical Training using Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
https://so10.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/FTEJournal/article/view/2350
<p>This research is an experimental study conducted using the One-Shot Case Study design. the objectives of this research are threefold: (1) to develop a practical training set controlling electric motors using a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), (2) to evaluate the effectiveness of the practical training set controlling electric motors using a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), (3) to study students’ satisfaction with teaching and learning from the use of the practical training set controlling electric motors using a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC). The study targeted 14 third-year undergraduate students enrolled in the Mechatronics Engineering program at the Faculty of Industrial Education and Technology, Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya, these participants were purposively selected from those registered in the Servo Motors and Drive Systems course during the first semester of the academic year 2024. The research employed the following instruments: (1) a practical training set for controlling electric motors using a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC). (2) training manual for the set. (3) a quality assessment form for the practical training set evaluated by experts. (4) a practical test and an evaluation form. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics, including percentage, mean, and standard deviation.</p> <p>The findings of the study revealed that: (1) The developed practical training set for electric motor control using a PLC featured a structure measuring 100 cm x 174 cm with four caster wheels and included components such as a 3-pole main circuit breaker, 1-pole circuit breaker, fuse, switching power supply, emergency stop with indicator light, time delay relay, pilot lamp, PLC, relay, magnetic contactor, and terminal blocks. It was also accompanied by a detailed manual. Received the highest quality rating, with a mean score of 4.60. (2) The effectiveness of the practical training set, measured at 87.43/85.12, meets the predefined standard criterion of 85/85. (3) The overall student satisfaction was highest, with a mean score of 4.58. In conclusion, the development of the training kit, along with detailed step-by-step procedures, effectively facilitated students' learning and skill development in three-phase AC motor control using PLCs, resulting in behavioral changes that aligned with the intended learning outcomes.</p>Tanat Tanausavaphol, Ruthai Prathoomthong
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https://so10.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/FTEJournal/article/view/2350Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700