Journal of Academic Surindra Rajabhat

Guide to Teaching Analytical Reading Using the SOAPSTones Technique

Pantipa Chanpeng — 2025-10-31

This academic article aims to present the SOAPSTone technique for analyzing content from media and literature, which is suitable for developing higher-order thinking skills for 21^st century learners. It starts with analyzing, reflecting, and evaluating information’s received through reading or listening via various media, both online and in print. The SOAPSTone technique is therefore an alternative that encourages learners to ask questions such as: Who is the author? When was it created? For whom was it created? Why was it created? What argument does the author make? What is the author’s attitude? And is the author’s argument believable? (Yes or No, Why or Why not?). This aligns with learning behaviors according to the taxonomy of educational objectives of Anderson & Krathwohl, which can be applied to develop reading literacy and 21^st century learning skills.

Promoting and Developing Performing arts to Enhance the Potential of the Soft Power Community Based on the Identity of Local arts and Culture in Ban Sadee, Kut Wai Subdistrict, Sikhio District, and Surin Province

ํYuwadee Ponsiri — 2025-10-31

This study focuses on the development of community performing arts based on the local cultural identity of Surin Province. It examines the cultural capital context in Sikhoraphum District through participatory training workshops, serving as a guideline for enhancing performing arts to promote cultural tourism and generate both cultural value and income for the community. The objectives were: (1) to promote and develop community performing arts through practical training activities, and (2) to strengthen the capacity for creating collaborative networks between the community and government agencies through cultural tourism promotion. The research employed qualitative methods, including in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with community leaders, local scholars, schools, and relevant organizations. Data obtained from interviews were analyzed and applied to co-create performance designs with community participation, followed by performances and satisfaction evaluations. The target group consisted of 70 participants: 30 from Sadiy village, 20 local school students, and 20 university students in Performing Arts and Music Education. Research instruments included in-depth interviews and data triangulation analysis.

The findings revealed that the project was designed around three components: (1) promoting and developing performing arts, (2) creating collaborative networks between the community and government sectors, and (3) expanding knowledge transfer to younger generations by linking traditional community lifestyles with learning processes. This was achieved through the preservation of cultural rituals such as Pang-O Poriyakae and the Roem Apsorn Saran performance, both of which fostered economic opportunities and stimulated sustainable community development. Furthermore, these performances and rituals were disseminated via social media as cultural tourism promotion materials, raising awareness of the community’s cultural heritage and attracting visitors. As a result, local schools and municipalities were empowered to enhance their capacity and strengthen cooperative networks within the community.

Guidelines for improving and expansion of community base economies’ utilization of online platforms to generate consistent revenue of the Chang - Pi Pottery Craft Community

Suphattra Wayalun — 2025-10-31

This research aims to analyses the actual problems and challenges arising after online platform training and to explore sustainable development approaches for long-term income generation for the Chang Pi pottery handicraft community. This study is a qualitative research project, collecting data through in-depth interviews and focusing group discussions with three key stakeholder groups (N=39): policymakers and academics, practitioners and beneficiaries, and customers. The data was analyses using content analysis. The research found that although participants acquired skills from the training, they still face a "Post-Training Gap," which is a significant barrier to generating actual income. This gap stems from three main factors: 1) a lack of confidence and continuity in using the technology, particularly among the elderly; 2) limitations in content creation and identity-based marketing skills; and 3) the absence of a mentorship system or continuous local support mechanisms. This finding suggests that promoting a sustainable digital economy within the community cannot rely solely on single training. Instead, it necessitates the creation of a "hybrid support ecosystem" that integrates skill development, continuous consultation, and partnership networking to bridge the post-training gap and lead to genuine long-term income generation.

Empowering to be a Smart Elderly for the Development of an Age-Friendly City in Semi-Rural Area, Ang Thong Province

Pantarat Srisuwan — 2025-10-31

This research article aims to study the level of age-friendly city and to develop a capacity building approach toward becoming an age-friendly city in semi-urban rural areas of Ang Thong Province. The research employs mixed methods, utilizing questionnaires and focus group discussions. The quantitative part is a survey research collecting data from 120 elderly individuals. The focus group discussions included key elderly leaders, officials, and local administrators, totaling 100 participants, using the Future Search Conference technique. The quantitative findings indicate that, overall, the level of age-friendliness in the city is at a moderate level ( = 3.29, S.D. = 0.529). Among the indicators, the dimensions of housing, participation in social activities, respect and acceptance from society, and access to information and communication are at a high level. Meanwhile, indicators related to outdoor public spaces and buildings, mass transit systems, citizen participation and employment, and community support and health services are at a moderate level. The findings from the focus group discussions indicate that, for Wiset Chai Chan Municipality to develop into a local Aged-Friendly City, priority should be given to community support and health services. These were identified as urgent issues that address the most immediate needs of the elderly. Following this, efforts should focus on promoting participation in social activities, which would subsequently impact civic engagement, employment, and respect and social inclusion within the community. Regarding housing, outdoor public spaces and buildings, and transportation systems, the local government organization may need to implement gradual developments. Additionally, fostering collaboration with relevant external organizations or civil society groups is essential to achieving these objectives.

Language Learning Strategies of Chinese Media Majoring College Students: A Case Study of Communication University of Shanxi

xiaodong tian — 2025-10-31

This study aimed to explore the language learning strategies (LLS) employed by Chinese media majoring students at Communication University of Shanxi and to identify how strategy use differs across varying English proficiency levels. Adopting a mixed-methods design, this research incorporated quantitative data from a revised Strategy Inventory for Language Learning (SILL) questionnaire (n=320) and qualitative data from in-depth interviews (n=9). The findings revealed that students most frequently utilized metacognitive, social, and cognitive strategies. A key finding is the clear developmental trajectory linked to proficiency: lower-proficiency students relied more on memory strategies and peer support; intermediate students began integrating a wider range of strategies for task efficiency; while higher-proficiency students demonstrated sophisticated use of metacognitive strategies and integrated digital tools adapted to specific media tasks like scriptwriting. This research provides practical insights for optimizing LLS instruction, offering recommendations for curriculum design and teacher development to enhance the linguistic competence and professional preparedness of media students in China.

A Survey Study of the Relationship between Subjective Well-Being and Physical Activity Behaviors among Lower Secondary School Students in Schools of Sai Mai District, Bangkok

Chonthicha Kaewmee — 2025-10-31

This study aimed to examine the relationship between Subjective Well-Being (SWB) and Physical Activity (PA) behaviors among 429 lower secondary school students (251 males, 178 females) in Sai Mai District, Bangkok, during the second semester of the 2024 academic year. The research investigated how variations in PA levels correspond to students’ life satisfaction and positive–negative affect.

Data were collected using two self-administered questionnaires: a 20-item SWB scale adapted from the Satisfaction with Life Scale and the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule, and a 9-item PA scale adapted from the Physical Activity Questionnaire for Adolescents. Both employed a 5-point Likert scale. Content validity was assessed by three experts, and construct validity was confirmed using confirmatory factor analysis (acceptable fit indices). Reliability testing yielded Cronbach’s alpha coefficients of 0.85 for the SWB scale and 0.82 for the PA scale. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation, and regression analysis, with model assumptions tested (normality, linearity, independence of errors, and multicollinearity) to ensure robust results.

Results showed that the mean SWB score was 3.75 (SD = 0.58), indicating moderate-to-high well-being, and the mean PA score was 4.12 (SD = 0.71), indicating high physical activity. PA was moderately and positively correlated with SWB (r = 0.46, p = 0.001), suggesting that greater PA engagement is associated with higher life satisfaction and positive affect.

These findings highlight the vital role of regular physical activity in enhancing subjective well-being among lower secondary students. Schools and stakeholders should implement and support PA promotion initiatives—such as integrating exercise sessions into the school timetable, establishing active breaks between classes, and providing education on the mental and physical health benefits of exercise—to sustainably improve students’ quality of life and mental health.

The Development of the ROIET Instructional Model to Enhance Historical Thinking Competency among First-Year Students at Roi Et Rajabhat University

Narintra Mingolo — 2025-10-31

This study aimed to develop the historical competency of first-year students at Roi Et Rajabhat University by strengthening three core components: (1) understanding the meaning and nature of history, (2) historical questioning skills, and (3) awareness of the importance of reasoning and evidence in inquiry. The instructional model employed was ROIET, in which each step was designed with specific activities, tools, and learning outcomes. In the Research & Retrieve step, students practiced searching and gathering information from primary and secondary sources such as chronicles, event records, news articles, and historical photographs to build foundational understanding. The Organize & Observe step emphasized structuring and analyzing evidence, for example, by creating comparative tables of causal factors, consequences, actors, evidence, and perspectives, as well as observing the limitations of each source. The Interpret & Interact step encouraged students to interpret and discuss, such as analyzing possible biases or intentions of recorders and comparing multiple interpretations of the same event. The Express & Exhibit step required students to produce presentations, such as infographic timelines of significant events. Finally, the Transfer & Transform step guided students to design their own history teaching approaches and reflect on personal changes after learning.

The participants were 30 first-year students in the second semester of the 2024 academic year. The study adopted a three-phase developmental research methodology: designing, developing, and implementing the ROIET model. The findings indicated that students’ historical knowledge, questioning skills, and critical inquiry attitudes significantly improved (p < .001). Observational and interview data also revealed that students actively engaged in discussions, practiced evidence-based thinking, and successfully transferred historical knowledge to new contexts in creative ways. Therefore, the ROIET instructional model is not merely an innovation validated by quantitative results but a distinctive activity-based model that systematically integrates inquiry, analysis, interpretation, communication, and the transfer of historical lessons, thereby fostering historical competency and essential 21st-century skills in concrete and meaningful ways.

The Development of a Student Registration System for Banwangprawanghai School under the Office of Ubon Ratchathani Primary Educational Service Area 1

Rungtawan Silaruk — 2025-10-31

This research aimed to 1) Development of a Student Registration System for Banwangprawanghai School, under the Office of Ubon Ratchathani Primary Educational Service Area 1; 2) evaluate the performance of the student registration system for Banwangprawanghai School; and 3) assess the satisfaction of the student registration system for Banwangprawanghai School, under the Office of Ubon Ratchathani Primary Educational Service Area 1. The sample was divided into two groups: five computer experts and 40 general users. The research methodology involved information development following a five-step system development cycle: 1) needs analysis, 2) design, 3) system development, 4) system testing, and 5) system implementation. The research tools included fishbone diagrams, ER diagrams, dataflow diagrams, an information system developed using the PHP language, a MySQL database, and a system performance assessment form. The research statistics used included arithmetic means and standard deviations. The results of the research revealed that 1. Student Registration System for Banwangprawanghai School The Banwangprawanghai School registration system, under the Office of Ubon Ratchathani Primary Educational Service Area 1, has six functions: 1) Basic Data Recording Function, 2) User Permission Verification Function, 3) Student Registration Function, 4) Academic Performance Recording Function, 5) Class Promotion Function, and 6) Information Reporting Function.2. The efficiency of the Banwangprawanghai School registration system, under the Ubon Ratchathani Primary Educational Service Area Office 1, was at the highest level (𝑥̅ = 4.80, S.D. = 0.41).3. The overall mean satisfaction score for users of the Banwangprawanghai School registration system, under the Office of Ubon Ratchathani Primary Educational Service Area 1, was at the highest level ( 𝑥̅= 4.76, S.D. = 0.02).

Development of Indicators for the Empowerment Mindset of School Administrators in Small Schools under the office of Surin Primary Educational Service Area 2

Panuwat Suwansaeng — 2025-10-31

This research aims to: 1)To investigate the components and indicators for the empowerment mindset of school administrators in small schools under the office of Surin primary educational service area 2 2)To examine the coherence and consistency for the empowerment mindset of school administrators in small schools under the office of Surin primary educational service area 2 3) To explore the development approach of the indicator model for the empowerment mindset of school administrators in small schools under the office of Surin primary educational service area 2. The sample group consists of 240 school leaders and teachers from small schools under the office of Surin primary educational service area 2, selected through stratified random sampling. The research instruments include a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire, with a reliability coefficient of 0.956, and a semi-structured interview to propose guidelines for the empowerment mindset. Data analysis was conducted using reference statistics through a software program for confirmatory factor analysis

The examination of the coherence and harmony of the empowerment mindset of school administrators in small schools with empirical data showed that the model's goodness-of-fit index met the established criteria. Specifically, the chi-square value (c²) was 10.377, with 9 degrees of freedom (df), and the statistical significance (P-Value) was 0.3208, indicating that the chi-square value was not statistically significant. The Root Mean Square Error of Approximation (RMSEA) was 0.025, the Standardized Root Mean Square Residual (SRMR) was 0.020, the Comparative Fit Index (CFI) was 0.999, and the Tucker-Lewis Index (TLI) was 0.996. These results demonstrate that the research model is in good harmony with the empirical data. Additionally, there are four key areas and seven development approaches for the empowerment mindset of school administrators in small schools

Development of learning innovation to raise community product standards to an online platform using a teaching method Case Study of Chang Pi Artisan Pottery Craft Community

Suphattra Wayalun — 2025-10-31

This Research and Development (R&D) aimed 1) To develop a learning innovation for raising community product standards to an online platform using an active learning method, and 2) To determine the efficiency of the developed innovation. The sample consisted of 70 participants from the Chang Pi artisan community (teachers, students, leaders, poor households, and interested parties), selected via purposive sampling. The research instruments were 1) The learning innovation (a 6-module activity set), 2) an Item-Objective Congruence (IOC) evaluation form for 3 experts, and 3) achievement tests. Data was analyzed using IOC and the Efficiency Index (E1/E2). The findings revealed that 1) A 6-module active learning innovation was developed, focusing on raising product standards in three areas: Market Presence (opening accounts), Product Presentation (DIY photography), and AI for Marketing (using ChatGPT). 2)The evaluation results showed that (a) the innovation had a content validity (IOC) average of 0.90, and (b) the efficiency of the process and product (E1/E2) was 75.64/86.00, which was higher than the 75/75 standard criterion.

This research provides a learning innovation that can effectively help the community develop essential digital skills and increase the potential for income generation on online platforms

Effects of a Manipulative Movement Skill Program on Fundamental Movement Skills in Primary School Students

Chonthicha Kaewmee — 2025-10-31

This study employed a quasi-experimental research design (one-group pretest–posttest) to investigate the effects of an equipment-based movement program on the fundamental movement skills (FMS) of primary school students. The purposes of the study were: (1) to examine the effects of the program on students’ FMS, (2) to analyze differences in FMS performance before and after participation, and (3) to evaluate outcomes and propose improvements for future practice. The participants were 60 Grade 1 students from a Bangkok-based public primary school in Thailand, selected through simple random sampling, with inclusion criteria of being in good health and able to participate throughout the 8-week program.

The research instrument was a performance-based FMS test covering four domains: balance, locomotor skills, coordination, and object control. The test was validated by three experts, with a Content Validity Index (CVI) of 0.92, indicating high content validity. Data collection consisted of pre- and post-tests, along with behavioral observations conducted by the researcher and classroom teachers throughout the program.

Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics, including paired-sample t-tests under the assumption of normal distribution, with the Mann–Whitney U test applied as an alternative when the distribution was non-normal. Effect sizes were calculated using Cohen’s d. The results showed that post-test scores in all four domains and total FMS were significantly higher than pre-test scores (p < .001). The effect sizes ranged from large to very large (d = 1.44–3.25). Behavioral observations indicated that over 85% of participants demonstrated increased motivation and engagement. Teachers’ evaluations confirmed that the activities were developmentally appropriate but recommended extending the duration of certain group-based tasks to facilitate deeper learning.

The findings suggest that the equipment-based movement program is highly effective in enhancing FMS, increasing confidence and motivation, and holds practical potential for application in physical education curricula and extracurricular activities in primary schools.

Factors Influencing Digital Quotient (DQ) of Students at Thatphanom College, Nakhon Phanom University

Sasithron Sangjamraschaikun — 2025-10-31

The objectives of this research were 1) to study the perceived importance of digital quotient among students at Thatphanom College, Nakhon Phanom University, 2) to study the levels of various factors associated with students’ digital quotient, and 3) to study the factors influencing their digital quotient. The sample were 266 students enrolled in the academic year 2024, selected through simple random sampling. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Cronbach’s alpha coefficient, and multiple regression analysis via SPSS.

The results revealed that 1) the overall level of digital quotient among students was very high. The top three aspects, ranked by mean scores, were: personal digital safety, management of digital footprints, and digital identity protection, 2) the overall level of agreement regarding the factors influencing digital quotient was also high. Ranked from highest to lowest were the role of parents/guardians, motivation for cyber use, learning environment, and instructional management promoting digital quotient, and 3) regression analysis showed that the role of parents/guardians, learning environment, and motivation for cyber use had a statistically significant positive correlation with students’ digital quotient at the 0.01 level. Meanwhile, instructional management promoting digital quotient (B = 0.068, β = 0.064, t = 1.264, Sig = .210) had a slight positive effect but was not statistically significant.

The Development of an Active Learning Model for Mathematics Instruction for Grade 10 Students

Tanongkiat Polnchaiya — 2025-10-31

This research aimed to (1) develop an active learning model for mathematics for Grade 10 students; (2) compare students’ mathematical problem-solving abilities before and after learning through the developed active learning model; (3) compare students’ mathematics learning achievement before and after learning through the developed active learning model; and (4) study students’ satisfaction with learning through the active learning model. The sample consisted of 24 Grade 10 students from Princess Chulabhorn Science High School Loei. The research instruments included the active learning model, lesson plans, a mathematical problem-solving ability test, a mathematics achievement test, and a student satisfaction questionnaire. Data were analyzed using the t-test, mean, and standard deviation.

The research results found that: 1.The developed active learning model for Grade 10 mathematics consisted of six steps: (1) Engage – preparing students for learning by dividing them into mixed-ability groups and motivating them through situations that help them review prior knowledge essential for the lesson; (2) Explore – presenting interesting problems or situations related to students’ experiences to help them understand the problems and collaboratively plan how to solve them; (3) Experience – engaging students in group activities to analyze information and find solutions using various tools and materials, with the teacher allocating sufficient time for self-directed exploration; (4) Exchange – allowing students to present and communicate their ideas, discuss and compare answers, and listen to their peers’ perspectives; (5) Explain – enabling students to summarize knowledge, describe the methods or procedures used, reflect on their thinking, and verify the reasonableness of their answers; and (6) Extend – encouraging students to apply the principles, rules, and problem-solving methods they have discovered to new situations to further develop their learning according to their abilities and aptitudes. 2.Students’ mathematical problem-solving ability after learning through the developed active learning model was significantly higher than before learning at the .05 level. 3.Students’ mathematics learning achievement after learning through the developed active learning model was significantly higher than before learning at the .05 level. 4. Students’ satisfaction with learning through the developed active learning model was at a high level, with an average score of 4.37.