This study aimed to explore the provision of learning experiences for early childhood development at Childhood Development Centers (CDCs) during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on the "what" and "how" aspects. Data were collected from 57 participants through in-depth interviews and group interviews involving parents of young…

This research article aims to (1) determine the knowledge and experience of early childhood education of Suan Dusit University, and (2) develop and study the effectiveness of learning experience provision models that synergize the knowledge of Suan Dusit University to enhance the proper development of young children according to the 75/75…

Autonomous learning, which emphasizes learners taking charge of their knowledge acquisition, plays a vital role in effective English language acquisition. However, attempts to foster autonomous learning in the Thai context face many challenges. Therefore, this mixed-methods study explores how autonomous learning thrives in the context to inform…

Amidst the technological evolution shaping the landscape of education, this research critically examines the imperative factors influencing the design of language-teaching chatbots in Thai language classrooms. Employing a comprehensive two-pronged methodology, our study delves into the intricacies of chatbot design by engaging with a diverse…

In a globalised world, study and work options have become vast. The complexity of this for young people with an international upbringing can be considerable. This qualitative interview study aims to explore how different cultural experiences in childhood may influence career decision making behaviours, career preparedness and mental health in late…

In the airline business, cabin crew are the employees who have direct contact with passengers. They are in an occupational group that generally has to face many difficulties in the workplace. In addition to their responsibilities to ensure the safety of the flight, one particular issue that creates tremendous stress for cabin crew is when they…

"Pear Deck" is one interactive response system that has gained popularity in recent years. This study addressed the gap in the literature and considered students' experience of the platform in a Thai university context. This was a mixed-method study in which 320 students completed a survey including closed and open-ended components.…

Three information retrieving lessons were designed to foster analytical thinking in freshmen with minimal prior active learning experience. Thailand Local Wisdom contents were used as an online information platform due to the scarcity in well-established credible information sources. The lessons were collaborative learning both within own group…

During COVID-19, online education was utilized globally to bridge geographical and temporal gaps; however, this posed new challenges. In this context, instructors continued to play a crucial role in shaping students' educational experiences and promoting student achievement. Consequently, addressing the issues that can help students adapt to…

This study aimed to (1) investigate students' mindsets before and after the growth mindset is instilled on them, (2) examine effects of growth mindset-based instruction on students' English learning behaviors, (3) explore effectiveness of growth mindset-based instruction on students' oral communication learning achievement, and (4) investigate…

Multimodal materials have become ubiquitous in language teaching classes. However, growing evidence suggests that misalignments between multimodal elements can mislead or even confuse students. To explore such concerns, this paper focuses on the design and pedagogical application of intersemiotically cohesive multimodal materials in an English for…

Despite the increased adoption of online learning in higher education, there was limited knowledge about how the combination of online English synchronous learning with gamified applications and active learning impacted student self-regulation. This study used a sequential explanatory research design to investigate this integration in an English…

Intercultural communicative competence (ICC) has been widely acknowledged as a core element of today's foreign language education. However, even though the importance of intercultural language teaching is commonly recognized among adult learners and at the post-secondary level, teachers of adolescent English learners often find it hard to…

This article presents the main qualitative findings from a mixed-methods study which applied Zoltán Dörnyei's L2 Motivational Self System to explore the L2 motivation of 291 non-English major students in a regional university in Thailand. This article focuses on exploring three highly-motivated underprivileged students' English motivation to gain…

This research was aimed at: 1) enhancing practice of microteaching for Thai-teaching major students to assure their readiness in organizing instruction during the spread of COVID-19 virus situation, and, 2) providing guideline for carrying out microteaching for students majoring Thai teaching to assure their readiness in organizing instruction in…