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    Generative AI–mediated scaffolds for enhanced critical thinking in EFL writing
    (2025-01-01)
    Hong, Hui
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    Generative AI tools present new opportunities for enhancing critical thinking (CT) in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) writing instruction. This study investigates how the structured integration of these technologies could support the development of CT skills, particularly in vocational education contexts. An eight-week multiple-case action research design was conducted across three vocational colleges, involving 92 students engaged in iterative writing and revision cycles guided by the GenAI-CT framework. This pedagogical model draws on Bloom’s taxonomy, Vygotsky’s Zone of Proximal Development, and cognitive apprenticeship theory to scaffold learners through increasingly complex reasoning tasks. Data were collected from student essays, AI interaction logs, reflective journals, and classroom observations. Mixed-methods analysis revealed statistically significant gains across all CT dimensions (p<.001). Thematic findings indicated notable increases in analytical depth, metacognitive reflection, and evaluative judgment. Variations across cases underscored the influence of disciplinary focus and instructional mediation styles. These results demonstrate that generative AI, when embedded in intentional pedagogical structures, can foster cognitive engagement rather than superficial automation. The GenAI-CT framework offers a replicable model for integrating AI in applied language and communication instruction, supporting educators in cultivating critical thinking through technology-enhanced learning environments.
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    A blended learning model for learning achievement enhancement of thai undergraduate students
    (2016-01-01)
    Banyen, W.
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    Research was undertaken to develop a blended learning model which contained three objectives. They were to 1) study student and teacher input for a blended learning model using a Thai university undergraduate course in information, innovation, and technology in education for the learning management conditions and improvement methods; 2) to research how to effectively improve the blended learning model and instructional media in accordance with the 80/80 criteria and 3) compare learning achievements and information literacy between student groups using the blended learning method and traditional learning method with information literacy as the covariate. The research was divided into three phases consisting of the development of the conceptual framework, a second phase which studied the blended learning model using both e-learning and face-toface methods with a 60/40 ratio. When applying a technology system to learning management utilizing instructional media, it was determined to be 81.53/80.11. Phase 3 found that blended learning affected learning and information literacy by at least 1 variate which had a different mean score from traditional learning with a statistical significance at the 0.05 level. The findings showed that the Thai university undergraduate students were satisfied with the blended learning model which was due to the change in the learning system as well as being tasked with interesting and challenging computer based lessons outside class. This was later enforced through teacher delivered lesson summaries during formal class time. Students understood the content better, enjoyed the self-directed learning and doing things independently.
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    Blended Experiential Learning with e-Portfolios Learning to Enhance Creative Imagination
    Our research developed out of concerns about whether design students currently have enough creative imagination because of COVID-19, changing design studies to online learning. This paper describes an empirical study testing the effect of Blended Experiential Learning with e-Portfolios Learning on the Creative Imagination of design students to compare the differences in the effectiveness of design students' Creative Imagination scores. It was hypothesized that first-year design students learning through blended experiential learning with e-Portfolios would have higher Creative Imagination scores when compared to those in the control group learning by not following the format. The multistage sampling method was used to select the study population, and the sample consisted of 111 participants. The test was run in two steps, including 1) the try-out, conducted with the sample group of 45 participants using the Dependent T-Test to compare the pre-test and post-test Creative Imagination scores, and 2) the trial run, conducted with the sample group of 33 participants (learning by following the format), and the control group of 33 participants (learning by not following the format) to compare the Creative Imagination scores. MANOVA was then used to test whether at least one component of the creative imagination test scores of the experimental group was higher than the control group. The Test of Creative Imagery Abilities (TCIA) assessment was used to collect the data, which was then analysed using the T-test.
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    Online Learning Model for Graduate Level to Support COVID-19 Pandemic
    (2023-01-01)
    The COVID-19 Outbreak Situation caused educational institutions to close teaching to prevent the spread of harmful infections to students and other related personnel when the school was closed but students still had to study continuously. Online teaching is therefore the fastest and most suitable way to solve problems that arise; most especially at the graduate level Master’s Degree Ph.D. or even post-doctoral studies. It is very important that students and teachers have proper communication in order to achieve the desired academic achievements. This research presents an appropriate model for postgraduate online teaching in response to the COVID-19 time. The format consists of three activities: before, during and after online classes for students and teachers. In this regard, students and teachers can adapt to use according to their own suitability and the situation they are facing.
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    Analysis on the management strategy of happiness education based on human-oriented care
    This study aims to explore happiness education management strategies for engineering students based on person-centered care. The research adopts a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative and qualitative research. In the quantitative phase, a sample of 300 engineering students is recruited through a questionnaire survey. In the qualitative phase, 15 engineering students participate in semi-structured interviews, and 2 focus groups are conducted. The research results indicate differences among engineering students in dimensions of happiness, such as positive emotions, self-satisfaction, social support, and academic satisfaction. The application of person-centered care in happiness education has a positive impact on students’ learning motivation, emotional identity, and self-satisfaction. Additionally, current happiness education management strategies have achieved certain results in emotional management and social support but still have room for improvement in personalized support and care. Strategies based on person-centered care show significant advantages in multiple dimensions, comprehensively meeting the emotional and social needs of engineering students and enhancing their happiness levels. The findings of this study highlight the crucial role of person-centered care in happiness education for engineering students. It is recommended to strengthen the integration of person-centered care principles, provide diversified emotional management support, enhance the construction of social support networks, develop personalized happiness education plans, and continually assess and improve the effectiveness of strategies. These recommendations will contribute to optimizing happiness education management for engineering students, promoting their comprehensive development and growth.
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    Creation of an Employability Skills of Students Enhancement Model for Music School Students in Shanxi Province
    (2024-01-01)
    Xin, Jianfang
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    Purpose: This study examines the development of employability skills among music school students in Shanxi Province, China, with the objective of elucidating the multifaceted dimensions essential for success within regional music education. Anchored in adult learning and experiential education theories, the research investigates the interplay between technical proficiency, creativity, communication, adaptability, and business acumen. Utilizing a qualitative methodology, this study engages with music students, educators, and industry professionals to unravel the nuances of skills development. Method: The study employs a qualitative design, utilizing semi-structured interviews to capture the lived experiences and perspectives of key stakeholders within Shanxi's music education ecosystem. The sample consists of music school students, educators, and industry professionals, selected through purposive sampling. Data collection involves conducting in-depth interviews, with thematic analysis applied to distil key patterns and insights. Findings: Preliminary findings underscore the significance of technical proficiency, creativity, communication, and business acumen as essential components of employability skills among students. The study reveals distinct nuances within the Shanxi music industry, highlighting the necessity for a tailored model that integrates technical training with business education and real-world experiences. Originality/Significance: This research advances the existing literature by addressing the gap in tailored models for music school students in Shanxi Province. Its originality stems from its focus on the contextualized development of employability skills, providing insights into the specific demands of the regional music industry. The findings are expected to inform curriculum design, industry collaborations, and policy initiatives, promoting a paradigm shift in music education towards a holistic and region-specific approach.
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    Personnel Learning Behavior in the Workplace: A Study of Workplace Habits
    (2020-01-01)
    Saengrith, Waristha
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    Workplace learning is becoming an essential part for an organization to enhance an employee’s knowledge and skill to deliver an enterprise’s business sustainability. To develop a suitable model for workplace learning, this paper aims to investigate learning behavior for personnel in a workplace and to understand the factors that influence learning behavior for technical staff of a plastic packaging company in Bangkok. The data was collected by using a questionnaire that included 3 parts; 1) personal factors 2) learning behavior of personnel in the workplace and 3) factors that influence learning behavior of personnel in the workplace. The target group was 75 technical staff members by a multi-stage sampling. The research findings were that from 3 ways of informal learning behavior in workplace are self-directed learning, networking, and coaching and mentoring, a target group behavior to agree with highest score of self-directed learning at the average score of 3.62, compared with network learning and coaching learning which neither agree nor disagree at average score 3.36 and 3.32, respectively. Moreover, challenges on their job is the most influential factor of their learning behavior in the workplace at average score 3.64 followed by a confidence level and support from the company with an average score 3.53 and 3.38, respectively. Results from the study show that mostly staffs were interested in learning by themselves with encouragement from challenges, confidence level, and support from the organization.
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    The effect of flipped education on undergraduate student critical thinking ability
    (2020-10-01)
    As much as we do not like to admit it, the world we live in is nothing like the world of 50 years ago. A visitor from 1940 would not recognize the place he had come from, in styles of dress, doing things, and architecture too. People have had to adapt their lives as technology advanced, and in the last 50 years, more technological advancements happened than in 300 years before that. In our world where everything is perpetually changing, each person must make dynamic changes to be an effective agent for a better future. With all the changes that have occurred over the years of education, the one thing that has almost never changed is the need for all people to be critical thinking people and aware of everything else around them. Human beings are probably the only creatures in the world that are capable of critical thinking, and therefore are the sole agents of future changes. The likely candidates who are ready to take over this role of critical thinking is the group of undergraduate students who are soon to enter the world's economy. This paper will closely scrutinize the role of the critical thinker and elaborate on the methods to measure which can be suitable for all students to learn from so that they in turn can become critical thinkers. This will help affect the ever more necessary future changes for the continual betterment of the world and elucidate the critical thinking measurement methods that will be suitable to use with undergraduate students of all places and levels making it able to reveal, grade, and assess this skillset, which is ultimately important, but difficult to quantify. In this study, the author introduces the addition of a reversed system, the flipped classroom, in conjunction with the established norm of teaching methods.
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    Analysis of Fake News and the Level of Cognitive Perception of Undergraduate Students in the University in Thailand
    (2019-01-01)
    The purpose of this study aimed to study the relationship between fake news and the cognitive perception of online sources of Thai public. With intensified use in a world of IT devices, more knowledge is available. The Thai trait of belief in all printed or published media must be changed for fake news to be discerned by users. A survey was made by 500 online questionnaires found that much news on social media outlets was a scam, incite feelings against or for a group of people. In Thailand, the general person easily believes in media platform because they are written, and supported by pictures and testimonial information. Fake news was used (1) online items and trusted as things printed are true (2) people express good or bad feelings for a public person, Thai people must for educated form early to doubt.
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    Cognitive Offload Instruction with Generative AI: A Quasi-Experimental Study on Critical Thinking Gains in English Writing
    (2025-07-01)
    Hong, Hui
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    This study explores the impact of generative AI-enabled cognitive offload instruction on the development of critical thinking skills in English essay writing among first-year university students. A quasi-experimental design was employed, comparing traditional instruction with an AI-augmented pedagogy that delegated lower-order writing tasks to generative AI tools, allowing students to focus on analysis, evaluation, and reflection. Over 12 weeks, 240 participants engaged in structured writing cycles involving AI brainstorming, individual critique, peer-AI co-revision, and reflective journaling. Results revealed that the AI-enabled cognitive offload group demonstrated significantly greater improvements in standardized critical thinking assessments and produced higher-quality essays in terms of logical coherence, evidence use, and originality. Mediation analysis indicated that cognitive offloading behavior partially explained the relationship between AI use and critical thinking gains. The findings suggest that when generative AI is integrated into pedagogy through deliberate scaffolding, it can enhance rather than hinder higher-order thinking. This study highlights the importance of balancing technological efficiency with instructional strategies that promote active engagement, metacognitive reflection, and collaborative learning. It offers practical implications for educators seeking to incorporate AI tools without compromising the development of essential cognitive skills, proposing that structured cognitive offload instruction can serve as an effective approach to fostering critical thinking in second-language writing contexts.
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