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Bringing Science to Life: STEM-Based Instructional Strategies for Primary Students in Thailand Nitae, Kuaemilia; Nuangchalerm, Prasart; Safkolam, Roswanna
Online Learning In Educational Research (OLER) Vol 5, No 1 (2025): Online Learning in Educational Research
Publisher : CV FOUNDAE

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58524/oler.v5i1.570

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Many students in Grade 5 struggle to make sense of science lessons, especially when the material feels abstract and far from their everyday experience. Although science holds an important place in Thailand’s education system as one of the eight main subjects, young learners often find it difficult to stay engaged or fully grasp the concepts. STEM education, a contemporary and productive instruction to science.This study aimed to investigate the implementation of STEM-based science learning activities for Grade 5 students in terms of learning outcomes and student satisfaction. The one group pre-test and post-test design was employed. This study involved eight Grade 5 students who were chosen through purposive sampling. They took part in a series of STEM-based science lessons, with data gathered through lesson plans, achievement tests, and a student satisfaction questionnaire. The results showed a significant improvement in post-test scores compared to pre-test scores, and student satisfaction was rated at the highest level (M = 4.79, SD = 0.34). These findings highlight the potential of STEM-based instruction to improve learning outcomes and engagement in primary science education
Developing scientific explanation of grade 11 students through socio-scientific issues learning on respiratory system Phanchamlong, Kittiphong; Nuangchalerm, Prasart; Sari, Indah Juwita
Journal of Green Learning Vol 3, No 2 (2023)
Publisher : Gemilang Maju Publikasi Ilmiah (GMPI)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53889/jgl.v3i2.354

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This action research aims to develop the scientific explanation ability of grade 11 students to pass the good level up criterion using socio-scientific issues learning in biology on the topic respiratory system. The target group consisted of 17 students in grade 11 students. The research instrument were lesson plans of instrument using socio-scientific issues learning, scientific explanation test, student behavior observation, semi-structure interviews, and student journal. The data were analyzed by descriptive analysis. The results showed in the first cycle, 17 students score did not pass the good level, students received an average scientific explanation score of 3.82 out of a total of 12 points, representing 31.86%. In the second cycle, students received an average scientific explanation score of 7.47 out of a total of 12 points, representing 62.25%, 14 students score did pass the good level, 3 students score did not pass the good level. In the third cycle, students received an average scientific explanation score of 10.82 out of a total of 12 points, representing 90.20%, 17 students score did pass the good level.
Best practice of ordinary national educational testing use in basic education level: a multiple-case study Prommaboon, Treekom; Boongthong, Siriluck; Tochot, Prasong; Imboonta, Boontawee; Intakanok, Prachit; Prachagool, Veena; Nuangchalerm, Prasart
Journal of Education and Learning (EduLearn) Vol 18, No 3: August 2024
Publisher : Intelektual Pustaka Media Utama

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/edulearn.v18i3.20951

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This research employed a mixed-methods approach to explore the best practices of ordinary national educational testing (O-NET) to improve the quality of basic education. The methodology was divided into four phases, the first of which was a survey and analysis of the current situation at O-NET. The sample group was made up of representatives of the school under the office of the basic education commission (OBEC), primary education, comprising the school administrators and teachers teaching in four subjects. Phase 2, “multiple case study,” is qualitative research by selecting specific case studies for 10 primary schools based on criteria for selection and collecting data through in-depth interviews. A semi-structured interview form was completed by 30 key informants. Phase 3, the synthesis (draft) of best practices, and phase 4, the checking and proposing of best practices by 25 assessors. The results showed the best practices in using the test results of O-NET to improve the quality of basic education were 4 components: i) school management (16 practice guidelines); ii) learning management (10 practice guidelines); iii) student promotion (6 practice guidelines); and iv) parent communications (3 practice guidelines). The best practices were in accuracy, propriety, feasibility, and utilization; all were at the highest level.
Stoichiometry understanding of upper secondary students through active science learning Wannomai, Manassawee; Nuangchalerm, Prasart; Islami, R. Ahmad Zaky El
Journal of Education and Learning (EduLearn) Vol 18, No 4: November 2024
Publisher : Intelektual Pustaka Media Utama

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/edulearn.v18i4.20962

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The goals of the study were as follows: i) to design an active science learning activity on stoichiometry for grade 10 students, ii) to evaluate the academic achievement of grade 10 students after receiving an active science learning activity on stoichiometry, and iii) to investigate the perspectives of grade 10 students regarding an active science learning activity on stoichiometry. The research utilized a sample group consisting of 41 students who were enrolled in the tenth grade during the second semester of the academic year 2022. The research tools provided participants with active science learning lessons. A test of the kids’ academic prowess as well as their thoughts on the use of hands-on scientific learning activities will be administered. The mean, the standard deviation, and a one-sample t-test were the types of statistics that were utilized in the investigation. The following is an outline of what the research found: i) the appropriateness of the active science learning activities was judged to be the highest level, ii) the academic achievement of grade 10 students after receiving the active science learning activities on stoichiometry had an average score that was higher than the criteria of 70% with a statistical significance at the .05 level; and iii) the opinions of students on the implementation of active science learning activities on stoichiometry were in the agree level.
Plug and Unplugged Activities to Enhance Computational Thinking Self Efficacy of Pre-service Biology Teachers Sari*, Indah Juwita; El Islami, R. Ahmad Zaky; Fitriana, Desi Nur Eka; Ratnasari, Dwi; Rifqiawati, Ika; Wahyuni, Indria; Nuangchalerm, Prasart
Jurnal Pendidikan Sains Indonesia Vol 12, No 2 (2024): APRIL 2024
Publisher : Universitas Syiah Kuala

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24815/jpsi.v12i2.37016

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Currently, plug-and-unplugged activities for learning statistics are needed to determine students' mindsets when solving statistical problems manually, using calculations without programming as an unplugged activity and for data analysis as a plug activity. This research analyzes computational thinking self-efficacy in pre-service biology teachers by implementing plug-and-unplugged activities in statistics learning. The research method used is a case study with a computational thinking self-efficacy questionnaire instrument. The sample used was 107 pre-service biology teachers at a university in Indonesia who received plug-and-unplugged activities in statistics learning for one semester. The programs used in plug activities are the R and SPSS applications. The research results show that 43% of pre-service biology teachers' computational thinking self-efficacy is in the good category, 26% is in the moderate category, 16% is in the very good category, 10% is in the low category, and the rest are very low. Meanwhile, if we look at each component of self-efficacy, computational thinking, decomposition, pattern recognition, abstraction, and algorithmic thinking are each in the moderate category. This indicates that plug-and-unplugged activities can initiate computational thinking skills in pre-service biology teachers. It is necessary to routinely provide activities or learning activities that can improve the computational thinking of pre-service biology teachers because of the need in this digital era
Science Attitude on Environmental Conservation of Thai and Indonesian Novice Science Teacher Students Nuangchalerm, Prasart; El Islami, R. Ahmad Zaky; Prasertsang, Parichart
International Journal of STEM Education for Sustainability Vol 2, No 2 (2022)
Publisher : Gemilang Maju Publikasi Ilmiah (GMPI) 

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53889/ijses.v2i2.62

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World is now rapidly changed by human activities that effect to environment and all of us. Process and product of science and technology transformed our knowledge and way of life to modern society. Local knowledge and scientific knowledge are related to means of co-learning space. Science education should play its importance roles and goals to use science and technology for sustainable development. The aim of this study was to compare Thai and Indonesian novice science teacher students in science attitude on environmental conservation based on local wisdom of Baduy’s society. The subjects were 95 of Thai and 71 of Indonesian novice science teacher students. They were asked indigenous knowledge for preserving natural resources and community practices. Attitude on environmental conservation is explored and explained through the scientific literacy test.  The results showed that mean score of Thai novice science teacher students had better than Indonesian movice science teacher students and significantly differences at .05 level of statistics. Need future studies which concern to improve science attitude and scientific literacy in the teacher education program.
Enhancing teachers’ instructional skills through mentorship experiences Polyiem, Titiworada; Nuangchalerm, Prasart; Asawaniwed, Pongthorn
Journal of Education and Learning (EduLearn) Vol 20, No 2: May 2026
Publisher : Intelektual Pustaka Media Utama

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/edulearn.v20i2.23181

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Mentorship programs have emerged as a vital support system for new teachers’ professional development. This study developed and evaluated a structured mentoring process to enhance instructional skills among novice teachers. Using mixed-methods research, the researchers examined 97 teachers from 15 disciplines who participated in a local teacher development project in Thailand. The mentoring process incorporated four key components: professional learning teams, collaborative teaching design, mentored practice, and reflective exchange. Quantitative results showed significant improvement in teachers’ instructional capabilities, with overall assessment scores increasing. Qualitative findings revealed that mentorship enhanced abilities in student analysis, lesson planning, and teaching implementation. The study demonstrates that systematic mentorship effectively develops new teachers’ pedagogical competencies while fostering professional growth through collaborative learning.
Leveraging Students’ Achievement and Attitude towards Science through the Integrating of Inquiry-based Learning and Gamification Rompeng, Sarocha; Nuangchalerm, Prasart
Journal of Education and Teacher Training Innovation Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Education and Teacher Training Innovation
Publisher : PT. Pusmedia Group Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61227/ey22j996

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This study examines the inquiry-based learning and gamification effect on the science learning achievement and attitude towards the subject of science. Participants were 45 students enrolled in the second semester, 2025 academic year of secondary school at Roi Et Wittayalai School, Roi Et province, Thailand. The instructional intervention included organized inquiry activities with game features like points, badges, and challenges to student engagement based on constructivist learning theory and motivated learning. Students were placed into experimental research by one-group pretest and posttest design, a standardized science achievement exam was given, and attitude towards science was measured after the intervention. Statistics showed that students had considerably greater post-test scores, higher than the criterion of 70%. The results suggest that inquiry-based learning and gamification can enhance students' understanding and performance in science. Students have a positive attitude towards the subject of science with a high. The negative score was at low level. This study shows that these pedagogical methods might make lower secondary science instruction more engaging and effective for school science.
Supporting Elementary Students' Science Achievement in Electrical Energy Through Student Teams-Achievement Divisions Cooperative Learning Chanthaket, Wijitra; Nuangchalerm, Prasart
Journal of Education and Teacher Training Innovation Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Education and Teacher Training Innovation
Publisher : PT. Pusmedia Group Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61227/v90kgp74

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This experimental research, a one-group pretest-posttest design aims to enhance third-grade students' understanding of electrical energy and their academic performance by implementing the STAD approach to cooperative learning. The initiative will focus on the study of science both before and after students acquire knowledge of electrical energy through technical cooperative learning management. Additionally, the study aims to examine students' satisfaction with the management of cooperative learning. The participants were 32 of grade 3 students in the second semester of the 2025 academic year, selected using a cluster random sampling process. Instruments used to analyze 20 science accomplishment assessments included a learning management strategy for the science subject of electrical energy. The instruments included the STAD science lesson plan and a satisfaction questionnaire regarding cooperative learning management. The results indicated that the performance in science topics post-test was statistical significantly higher than pre-test at .05. Furthermore, the satisfaction level of third-grade students with the science lesson on electrical energy, taught using the STAD cooperative learning was found to be highest level. The study can be used for teachers to leverage students’ learning achievement and guide students in classroom collaborating.
Development external quality assessment utilization model for improving internal quality assurance system of the child development center Prommaboon, Treekom; Boongthong, Siriluck; Pinthong, Krit; Seesun, Piyaporn; Nuangchalerm, Prasart
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) Vol 15, No 2: April 2026
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijere.v15i2.34726

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This research focuses on the development of an external quality assessment (EQA) utilization model for enhancing the internal quality assurance system within child development centers. The research employed research and development (R&D) methods along with parallel mixed methods, the study unfolds in three distinct phases. Phase 1 involves a comprehensive survey of current conditions, problems, needs, participation, and the utilization of EQA in developing the internal quality assurance system of child development centers. Phase 2 constitutes a multiple-case study, employing in-depth interviews for data collection. Phase 3 integrates findings from phases 1 and 2 to synthesize a model for utilizing test results. Finally, the study involves the trial and evaluation of practice guidelines employing EQA utilization to improve the internal quality assurance system. The findings indicate that the current conditions of quality assurance operations in child development centers under local administrative organizations are mostly complete but exhibit problems at a low level across all standards. Organizational commitment, participation in internal quality assurance operations, adaptation from external assessment results, and attitude towards quality assurance are crucial contributors. In conclusion, the EQA utilization model for improving the internal quality assurance system of the child development center as a practical and effective tool for enhancing quality assurance processes.