Journal of Technical and Engineering Education

A Systematic Model and Five Teaching Strategies for the Rejuvenation of Learning Motivation of Students in a Vocational Education Program

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0700

In the past three years, the Covid-19 outbreak has led the world into a great health crisis, not to mention climate changes, geopolitics, world rules, war, economy, and political conflict. These factors have had some impacts on human societies. From many studies, it is found that “the youth from all over the world feel sad and desperate,” as well as feeling negative emotions such as anger, irritation, or worry, particularly in the case of vocational-course students. The main causes of said feelings are lack of interaction, inaccessibility to knowledge and professional skill improvement, and the indiscernible end of the pandemic. These factors partially cause students to be indifferent and may lead to other mental problems such as depression. According to the above problems, the research team, who are professionals specializing in the development of systematic strategy and teaching techniques in vocational and technical education, concluded that “the rejuvenation of student’s learning motivation based on the technical didactic method” is an important key to solving the problems.

Developing a Strategy for Blended Learning with Active Learning to Promote Competency in Electronic Control Engine Practice for Higher Vocational Certificate Students

Prapas Taree — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0700

The objectives of this research were: 1) Develop a strategy for Blended Learning with Active Learning to promote competency in Electronic Control Engine Practice for Higher Vocational Certificate Students, 2) Evaluate the strategy for Blended Learning with Active Learning to promote competency in Electronic Control Engine Practice for Higher Vocational Certificate Students. The sample group was the 37 registered students in the subject of 30101-2101 Electronic Control Engine Practice, semester 2, academic year 2023. They were studying a Higher Vocational Certificate in the major of Mechanical Technology, and the major of Automotive Technical Department at Phatthalung Technique College. The group was obtained by Cluster Random Sampling. Statistics used in data analysis were frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, Reliability value, Index of Item Objective Congruence, Priority Needs index, and Dependent t-test.

The results showed that:

There were 5 strategies for Blended Learning with Active Learning to promote competency in Electronic Control Engine Practice for Higher Vocational Certificate Students, as follows: 1) Developing a competency-based curriculum structure based on the Occupational Standard for Electronic Control Engine Practice. 2) Designing learning management that was consistent with the Occupational Standard for Electronic Control Engine Practice. 3) Providing an environment and resources for learning to promote competency in Electronic Control Engine Practice. 4) Blended Learning with Active Learning to promote competency in Electronic Control Engine Practice. 5) Measurement and evaluation of students' competency bases in accordance with the Occupational Standard for Electronic Control Engine Practice.
Knowledge after studying with the students who participated in Blended Learning with Active Learning to promote competency in Electronic Control Engine Practice for Higher Vocational Certificate Students was higher than before studying, with a statistical significance of 0.95. The average score was 72.41% in knowledge, 88.31% in skills, 83.60% in attitudes and desirable characteristics, and 84.92% in academic achievement. The students were overall satisfied at the highest level with the strategy of Blended Learning with Active Learning to promote competency in Electronic Control Engine Practice. In addition, the students were overall satisfied at a high level.

A Study of the Digital storytelling process for Technical and Vocational Preservice Teachers in the Activity of creative media innovations

Kanitta Hinon, Lanlalit Seubpradit, Phuchit Satitpong — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0700

A study of the digital storytelling process in the activity of creative media innovations for technical and vocational preservice teachers to develop communication skills along with the innovative, creative media usage necessary in the 21st century by achieving objectives including. 1) Study a digital storytelling process to arrange for technical and vocational preservice teachers. 2) Design and develop a digital storytelling process by technical and vocational preservice teachers themselves, along with creating innovative, creative media to support their knowledge transfer. By referring to the process of developing creative media along with the storytelling and platform selection for digital presentation. 3) Study the evaluate learning outcomes based on technical and vocational preservice teachers assessment through a knowledge transfer using innovative creative media. The assessment criteria include design, planning, and technical and vocational preservice teachers performance while transferring the knowledge along with communication skills and innovated creative media usage and presentation of a technical and vocational preservice teachers based on rubrics assessment to evaluate process, quality of work, performance, communication, and information technology usage and evaluate students that have used the digital storytelling process through this innovated creative media. The research tools employed in this study include the digital storytelling process, knowledge transfer activities through innovative, the assessment of the use of digital storytelling processes through creative media innovations by technical education student. The population for this research includes students who have enrolled in the Innovation and Instructional Media courses. The sample group for this research was selected through purposive sampling which consists of 23 students. From a study of the digital storytelling process for technical and vocational preservice teachers in the activity of creative media innovations found that students were able to effectively use digital storytelling to present electric and electronic related content and were able to develop creative media innovations independently. The evaluation results of their performance in all aspects were rated from good to very good.

The Development of Instructional Package on Electrical Power System and Power Factor Improvement using MATLAB GUI for Vocational Certificate Students

Ratthikarn Sutha, Kanitta Hinon — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0700

The objective of this research is to develop and test the effectiveness of an electrical power system Instructional Package, as well as to improve power factor using MATLAB GUI, for vocational certificate students. Additionally, it aims to study the satisfaction of learners towards the electrical power system Instructional Package and the improvement of power factor using MATLAB GUI. The developed Instructional Package comprises a learning management plan, content, practice sheets, PowerPoint presentations, MATLAB GUI function simulation programs, RLC circuit training kits, post-learning assessment forms, and efficiency measurement assessments. The research sample group consists of 20 vocational certificate students from Phrae Technical College enrolled in the Electrical AC Circuit course, 1^st year, academic year 2023.

The research findings indicate that the developed Instructional Package is effective, with a score of 78.00/77.33, meeting the established criterion of 75/75. Moreover, the assessment of learner satisfaction with the developed Instructional Package reveals a high level of satisfaction, with an average score of 4.39 and standard deviation of 0.59. Therefore, the development of the electrical power system Instructional Package and improvement of the power factor using MATLAB GUI for vocational certificate students are deemed highly effective for instructional purposes.

Guidelines to Enhance High Competency Vocational Education Instructional Management Competitiveness on Institute of Vocational Education : North Eastern Region 1

Weerayute Sudsomboon, Tawan Petcharwut — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This research aimed to explore the guidelines to enhance high competency vocational education instructional management competitiveness on Institute of Vocational Education : North Eastern Region 1. The qualitative research methodology was conducted in this study. The 12 key informants were vocational education administrators and Vocational education instructors in the field of mechanical technology, electrical technology and electronics technology at Nong Khai Technical College, Institute of Vocational Education : North Eastern Region 1, selected by snowball sampling method. The research instrument was a structure interview form and instructional participate observation form. Data was collected by in-depth interview and onsite observation. Data was analyzed by content analysis, and content validity with the triangulation method.

The research results found that the key informants obtained six aspects as follow as: 1) curriculum; 2) learning; 3) measurement and evaluation; 4) instructors; 5) undergraduate vocational students and 6) enterprises cooperative. Furthermore, the key performants were accomplished in four aspects as follow as: 2) learning; 4) instructors; 5) undergraduate vocational students and 6) enterprises cooperative. Hence, the key performants need to improve the instruction competitiveness in two aspects as follow as: 1) curriculum and 3) measurement and evaluation.

Needs Assessment for Development of research and Innovation on Academic personnel of Pibulsongkram Rajabhat University

Linda Seesang, Boosong Guayngern, Savanee Sermsuk — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0700

The purposes of this study were as follows: 1) The Priority Needs Index of needs needed to develop the research and innovation potential of academic personnel, 2) Analyze the reasons required for developing the research and innovation potential of academic personnel, and 3) Research and develop the methods required for the research and innovation potential of academic personnel. The sample includes 205 scholars, Phibungsongkram Rajabhat undergraduate, and 17 informants. Questionnaire, Focus group discussion, data analysis: percentage, median, mean, standard deviation, priority. Demand Index and Content Analysis Research has found that prioritizing

The priority of the need to develop potential, the highest level of knowledge is the application of knowledge to develop innovations to create commercial value or public benefit PNI _modified= 0.40 The highest level of skill is being able to develop innovations to create commercial value or public benefit PNI _modified= 0.36 and The highest attitude is the commitment to research and innovation that is valuable and beneficial to the public, creating opportunities to learn and gain new experiences to develop research results and create quality innovations PNI _modified= 0.22
The reasons for developing potential in knowledge are lack of knowledge, understanding, classification and characteristics of innovations. Skills are lack of understanding in linking research issues. Attitude is lack of motivation and lack of clear planning. Lack of support from relevant departments of the university
The method of developing knowledge potential is to create opportunities for exchanging knowledge and skills.

A mentorship system should be established, and the attitude should be to create opportunities for new experiences.

Synthesis of Designing Framework of Constructivism Web-Based Learning Environment Model to Enhance Computational Thinking for Programming

Pasatorn Puratep, Sumalee Chaichaijareon, Sarawut Jakpeng — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0700

The objective of this research was to synthesize a conceptual framework for designing a constructivism web-based learning environment that promotes computational thinking for programming among seventh-grade students. The study employed documentary research and survey research methodologies. The target group consisted of 20 students of 7th grade students and 6 experts including content designing and learning environment designing. Research instruments included document review and analysis forms, a synthesis form for the conceptual design framework, and a survey questionnaire to assess students' perspectives on the learning context. Data analysis utilized descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation, along with content analysis through interpretation and synthesis. The findings revealed that the constructivist-based design framework consists of four stages and five components: 1) the stimulation of cognitive structure and encouragement of computational thinking was Problem-based Situation 2) the support for cognitive equilibrium was Learning resources, 3) the support for enlarging cognitive structure and computational thinking, and 4) the support for knowledge construction. The constructivism web-based learning environment model consists of 5 components: the problem-based situation, the learning resource, the problem-based programming, the scaffolding, and the coaching.

The Application of ChatGPT in Problem-Based Learning Management on the Topic of Work and Energy

Jadsada Ratniyom, Atchara Srisamarng — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0700

In an era where technology and artificial intelligence (AI) are playing an increasingly significant role in global education, the integration of AI, particularly ChatGPT, into science learning management in Thailand is still limited. ChatGPT is an AI system that can simulate conversations with users, generating a variety of responses by inputting questions into a chat interface. Due to ChatGPT's capabilities, we were interested in applying ChatGPT to problem-based learning management to investigate
the efficiency (E1/E2) of this learning approach against the specified criteria of 80/80. Additionally,
the study aimed to compare the learning achievement in science before and after the implementation of ChatGPT integrated with problem-based learning management. The sample group consisted of grade 8 students from a school in Bangkok. The research tools included lesson plans based on problem-based learning management with ChatGPT and an achievement test in science. Statistical data was analyzed using the mean, standard deviation, and t-test for dependent samples. The research findings indicated that: 1) the efficiency (E1/E2) of integrating ChatGPT into problem-based learning management was 87.50/89.67, meeting the specified criteria of 80/80, and 2) students who participated in problem-based learning management integrated with ChatGPT showed a statistically significant improvement in learning achievement after the implementation of this learning approach, with significance at the 0.01 level. The findings of this research suggested that integrating AI technology into learning management can serve as an effective approach to enhance learning efficiency and improve learning achievement in science.