Article Per Year (5 Year)
p-Index From 2021 - 2026
0.61
P-Index
This Author published in this journals
All Journal JET (Journal of English Teaching)
Kitjaroonchai, Nakhon
Unknown Affiliation
Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Published : 3 Documents Claim Missing Document
Claim Missing Document
Check
Articles

Found 3 Documents
Search

 1 
The Effects of Reading Assistant Software on the Speech Fluency and Accuracy of EFL University Students Kitjaroonchai, Nakhon; Maywald, Suzanna
JET (Journal of English Teaching) Vol. 10 No. 2 (2024): Journal of English Teaching
Publisher : Prodi. Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, FKIP, Universitas Kristen Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33541/jet.v10i2.5763

Abstract

This study investigated the effects of a reading assistant software on the fluency and accuracy of speech production among EFL university students, employing a one-group pretest-posttest design. The participants included 50 Thai undergraduate English majors in their first and second years. Data were analyzed using paired-samples t-tests to measure L2 oral fluency, specifically pruned speech rate (PSR) and mean length of run (MLR). Accuracy rate was assessed by quantifying the proportion of error-free clauses within the participants’ speeches from the pretest and posttest and calculating the average number of error-free clauses per T-unit. Results indicated significant improvements in speech fluency, evidenced by longer uninterrupted speech segments, fewer disfluencies like filled pauses and repairs, and increased overall fluency. Additionally, the post-test showed a higher percentage of error-free clauses compared to the pre-test, reflecting a substantial enhancement in grammatical accuracy. This suggests that the intervention had a positive impact on the participants’ ability to produce grammatically accurate and error-free clauses. These outcomes suggest that the reading assistant software effectively enhances both the fluency and grammatical accuracy of speech production in EFL learners, underscoring its potential benefits in language education contexts.
Investigating the Relationship between the Use of Reading Assistant Software and Reading Comprehension Skills: A Case among Thai EFL University Students Kitjaroonchai, Nakhon; Sanitchai, Pimolporn; Phutikettrkit, Chomphunut
JET (Journal of English Teaching) Vol. 10 No. 3 (2024): Journal of English Teaching
Publisher : Prodi. Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, FKIP, Universitas Kristen Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33541/jet.v10i3.6113

Abstract

This study examined the relationships between reading assistant (RA) software usage, reading comprehension ability, and post-TOEIC reading scores among Thai EFL university students. Seventy-six students from a private international university in central Thailand participated. Data were collected from students’ pre- and post-TOEIC reading scores and their RA software usage over twelve weeks. Pearson’s r was used to analyze the connections between various variables: weekly duration spent on RA software, count of chosen reading passages, reading level identified by the RA software, fluency and accuracy levels per minute, percentage-based reading comprehension score, and pre- and post-TOEIC reading scores. The findings revealed some correlations among variables such as time invested in RA software, reading level, fluency and accuracy rates per minute, and reading comprehension scores. However, there was no significant correlation between the frequency of RA software use and students’ post-TOEIC reading scores. This suggests that using RA software may not directly impact learners’ reading comprehension skills. The study implies that while certain language learning tools may be beneficial, they might not substantially enhance language proficiency as measured by standardized tests like the TOEIC reading comprehension skills. Some implications for improving EFL students' reading comprehension skills through RA software are briefly discussed.
University Students’ Perceptions on Note-Taking and Its Impact on Academic Performance Kitjaroonchai, Nakhon; Marshall, Prema; Phasook, Jirapa; Thararuenroeng, Nadtawadee
JET (Journal of English Teaching) Vol. 11 No. 1 (2025): Journal of English Teaching
Publisher : Prodi. Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, FKIP, Universitas Kristen Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33541/jet.v11i1.6373

Abstract

This study investigated university students’ perceptions of note-taking and its potential impact on academic performance, as well as the factors influencing their note-taking decisions. The participants included 150 students, comprising 75 Thai and 75 non-Thai students enrolled at Asia-Pacific International University, Thailand, during the second semester of the 2023-2024 academic year. The research instrument was a survey questionnaire featuring a five-point Likert scale and an open-ended question to assess students' perceptions of the relationship between note-taking and academic performance, along with the factors affecting their note-taking decisions. The results indicated a widespread belief in the effectiveness of note-taking among participants, suggesting a consensus on its positive role in academic achievement. Additionally, the open-ended responses revealed perceived benefits of note-taking for memory enhancement, improved comprehension, academic achievement, and content simplification. This study highlights the need for further exploration of the nuanced factors influencing student academic success.
Co-Authors Marshall, Prema Maywald, Suzanna Phasook, Jirapa Phutikettrkit, Chomphunut Sanitchai, Pimolporn Thararuenroeng, Nadtawadee