Research Synthesis in teaching Thai as a second language for Ethnic students

Abstract

                The purpose of this research is to synthesize research studies in teaching Thai as  a second language for students of ethnic groups in educational institutions Primary, elementary and secondary levels between the years 2007 – 2019. The sample used was Thesis of Master and Doctorate levels, 21 subjects. The research instrument was a summary of the details of the research. Data were collected and quantitatively synthesized by presenting the research results in a lecture format with the use of percentages.                                         
            The research results were found that                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               1. The general information found that the universities that have the most research published is Chiang Mai University (38.09 percent). The areas of study that produce the most research are Curriculum and instruction and Thai language teaching (each area 38.09 percent).                                                                                                                                                    2. The content aspect of the research consists of 2 issues as follows                                                      
                                       2.1 Thai language skills that are developed for students using Thai as a second language.  It was found that there were 3 Thai language skills, with the pronunciation skills most developed (80.95 percent). Followed by listening skills (33.33 percent) and speaking skills (23.80 percent) respectively by improving the pronunciation from speaking and listening skills were found only in the early childhood and early primary education levels. Writing skills were found at the secondary level only.                                                                       2.2 Teaching and learning management for students using Thai as a second language,  it was found that teaching management that uses teaching methods according to various concepts or learning theories to design a learning management plan (57.14 percent) followed by the used of innovations that the researcher developed by themselves (42.85 percent). Teaching techniques were found at all levels include the use of question techniques (71.42 percent) followed by the use of rhyming techniques (61.90 percent) and using game techniques (57.14 percent). Teaching materials were found at all levels include the use of flashcards (57.14 percent) followed by a picture card (47.61 percent) and using clay as a teaching material found in the Primary level only and used of knowledge sheets and worksheets was found only at the elementary and secondary levels.