Journal of Kasetsart Educational Review

“How to have a long and happy life”

Narong Padkaew — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0700

Personnel Administration Practices in the Small-sized Schools under Lop Buri Primary Educational Service Area Office 1

Wannasorn Sawekphan, Panida Nueangpanom, Chalermchai Hankla — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0700

The objectives of this research were to investigate the personnel administrationpractices in small schools operating under the Lopburi Primary Educational Service Area Office 1 and to compare the practices based on various demographic and professional factors, including position, age, educational level, work experience, and school location. The sample comprised 235 school administrators and teachers in small schools within the jurisdiction of the office during the 2023 academic year. A stratified random sampling method was utilized, with schools categorized according to their respective districts. The research instrument employed was a questionnaire, which demonstrated a high reliability coefficient of 0.953. The data collected were analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistical methods of t-test, and one-way ANOVA.

The results indicate that the overall level of personnel administration practice of the sample is high. The various aspects of personnel administration were ranked in descending order based on average scores as follows: workforce planning and position allocation, enhancement of operational efficiency, discipline and maintenance of discipline, recruitment and appointment, and resignation processes. The comparative analysis results of personnel administration practices across the factors show no statistically significant difference.

Learning Management Using an Area Model-Based Game to Promote Mathematical Argumentation Skills of Grade 8 Students on Factoring Quadratic Polynomials

Wanwilai Thepwong, Artorn Nokkaew — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This study aimed to examine the effects of learning management using an area model-based game on enhancing the mathematical argumentation skills of Grade 8 students in the topic of factoring quadratic polynomials. The research was conducted as classroom action research with a target group of 24 students from a medium-sized secondary school in Nakhon Sawan Province. The research instruments included lesson plans, the Factor Quest: Factoring Mission board game, an observation form, and a mathematical argumentation skills test. Data were analyzed using the Structuring–Deductive Category Assignment method, and the triangulation was adopted to strengthen the validity of the result. The results revealed that the learning management using the area model-based game effectively enhanced students’ mathematical argumentation skills across all four components. The component of claim demonstrated the highest improvement, with 62.50% of students achieving good to excellent levels, followed by the data and reasoning components. The counter-argument component showed the least improvement, with 33.33% of students achieving good to excellent levels. These findings were consistent with the scores on mathematical argumentation skills across each cycle of the action research, showing an increasing proportion of students achieving higher levels in every component. In conclusion, learning management through the area model-based board game is effective in promoting mathematical argumentation skills in the topic of factoring quadratic polynomials.

A Historical Survey of Chinese Overseas Studies and Agencies: from 1949 to present

Yanqiao Wang, Dr. Hui-Wen Vivian Tang — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This essay explores the evolution of the China’s overseas study industry and its associated intermediary agencies from 1949 to the present. From a state of near non-existence in the mid-20th century to its current thriving condition, the industry has become a significant topic in discussions about the broader education sector in modern China. This study seeks to understand the key events and underlying causes that have shaped this transformation.

By analyzing historical policies, official documents, and their broader socio-political contexts, this essay highlights how the industry has adapted to shifts in national and international politics, fluctuating supply and demand for educational resources, and socio-economic developments across different eras. The analysis underscores the interplay between policy regulation and industry growth, revealing patterns of resilience and adaptation in response to changing circumstances.

The findings of this research contribute to a deeper understanding of Chinese international education, the evolving landscape of education policy, and the potential trajectory of intermediary agencies in a post-pandemic world. It also offers insights into how global and domestic factors have jointly influenced the industry, providing a foundation for future studies on international education and its governance.

The Relationship between Agile Leadership of School Administrators and The Promotion of Teachers’ Core Competencies in Benjawirot Consortium Schools under The Secondary Educational Service Area Office Bangkok 2

Nattanon Lunpatn, Sudarat Sarnswang, Prompilai Buasuwan — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0700

The objectives of this research were: 1) to study the levels of agile leadership of school administrators, 2) to study the levels of promotion of teachers’ core competencies, and
3) to study the relationship between the agile leadership of school administrators and the promotion of teachers’ core competencies. The sample consisted of 250 teachers from Benjawirot Consortium Schools under the Secondary Educational Service Area Office Bangkok 2. The size of the samples was calculated by using the ready-made table of Krejcie and Morgan (1970) at a significance level of 0.05, and the sample was selected using proportionate stratified random sampling method. The research instrument was a five-point Likert scale questionnaire with a reliability coefficient of 0.918. The statistics used for data analysis comprised frequency distribution, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and Pearson's correlation coefficient.

The results revealed that:

1) The overall level of the agile leadership among school administrators was high. The highest-rated characteristic was holistic view, while the lowest-rated characteristic was inspiring others.

2) The overall level of promotion of teachers’ core competencies was high. The highest-rated aspect was ethics and integrity in the teaching profession, while the lowest-rated aspects were service-mindedness and self-development.

3) Agile leadership among school administrators was found to have a strong positive correlation with the promotion of teachers’ core competencies, with statistical significance at the 0.01 level (r = 0.848, p < 0.01).

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors Regarding AI Use and AI Ethics Among Teachers in the Phahonyothin School Group

Sivarit Trichit, Suchada Nanthachai, Sudarat Sarnsawang — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This study aimed (1) to examine knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to AI use and AI ethics and (2) to compare these aspects across demographic factors, including gender, generation, academic position, and school size. The population comprised 163 teachers from the Phahonyothin School Group, with data collected via a questionnaire (IOC = 0.95; reliability = 0.92) and analyzed using percentages, means, and standard deviations. Results showed that attitudes were at the highest level (µ = 4.02), particularly regarding the perceived benefits of AI, followed by high knowledge levels (69.25%), with AI ethics being the most well-understood area. Behaviors were frequently practiced (µ = 3.59), with ethical AI behaviors scoring higher than others. Comparisons revealed that participants who did not specify gender, belonged to Generation Z, were assistant teachers, or worked in small schools scored higher across all aspects, while senior professional teachers and Generation X had lower scores.

Synergistic Collaboration to Enhance Access to Basic Education for Cross-Border Migrant Children in the Chiang Rai Special Economic Zone: A Case Study of Baan Kru Nam Foundation in Chiang Saen

Patsakarn Jumrat, Prompilai Buasuwan, Sudarat Sarnsawang — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This study aims to examine the current situation, challenges, and approaches to strengthening cooperation for enhancing access to basic education among cross-border migrant children in the Chiang Rai Special Economic Zone. Using a qualitative research approach, this study adopts a case study of the Baan Kru Nam Foundation in Chiang Saen District, Chiang Rai Province. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with key informants selected via snowball sampling, including foundation administrators, community leaders, foundation advisors, and representatives from four educational institutions, totaling seven sources. The data were analyzed using content analysis. The findings indicate that cross-border migrant children gain access to education through multi-stakeholder collaboration involving the foundation, schools, government agencies, the private sector, and local communities. A flexible teaching approach, integrating both formal and non-formal education systems, plays a crucial role in facilitating access. However, significant challenges remain, including documentation issues, unclear legal status, and societal perceptions that view migrant children as burdens. To address these challenges, this study suggests policy reforms to improve the registration process for migrant children, the development of curricula that emphasize life skills and vocational training, and the promotion of stronger collaboration between schools, foundations, and communities. Additionally, raising awareness of migrant children's rights and establishing a sustainable support system are essential steps in empowering these children to reach their full potential and contribute meaningfully to society and the economy in the future.

Development of Systems Thinking in Upper Secondary School Students through Game-Based Learning

Vorapun Sungkawach, Korbchai Kitsawat, Worawan Srisongkhram — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0700

Abstract
This research aimed to (1) examine the development of systematic thinking in high school students through game-based learning on the topic of world civilizations, and (2) explore students’ attitudes toward the use of game-based instruction. The participants were 40 Grade 12 students selected through purposive sampling. The research instruments included lesson plans, a custom-designed board game titled “Journey Through the Wonders of the World,” systematic thinking assessments, unstructured interviews, and classroom observation checklists. The findings showed that all students (100%) achieved the highest level of systematic thinking (score of 4.0). Moreover, students reported more positive attitudes toward learning history, expressing that the subject became more interesting, easier to understand, and more relevant to their lives. The use of the board game enhanced their motivation and participation, creating an enjoyable and engaging learning environment.

The Educational Sandbox Area Act B.E. 2562 and the Research Funding Support of the Area Development Fund Management and Administration Unit (ADMU) Research Framework for Upgrading and Driving the Expansion of Educational Innovation Areas in 2025

Wandee Sutthinarakorn, Boonyiam Loasaard — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This article aims to explain the Educational Sandbox Innovation by Area-Based Approach 2019, which has the intention of allowing educational institutions and related agencies to seek new ways to design administration and provide education with freedom through decentralization. It is meant to develop the quality of education and ensure that everyone in the area has equal access to education by which people in the educational innovation areas strive to create change through a mechanism that can be determined by themselves. In this regard, the Area Development Fund Management and Management Unit has played an important role in supporting research for researchers in the area which contributes to establish practitioners in the education mechanism and academics in universities as well as educational institutions in application of the original knowledge and work costs that have been driven and to expand the results of educational management. Under the research framework for upgrading and driving for the expansion of educational innovation areas for the year 2025, researchers must, therefore, understand the intent of The Educational Sandbox Innovation by Area-Based Approach 2019 consistent with the analysis of the problems of the Area Development Fund Administration and Management Unit to expose their research design for support to drive the development of quality education in the area of educational innovation, which will lead to creating change to the full extent of education provision in Thailand.