Category: Research

Abstract This paper investigates the motivation for Japanese language learning of students at Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology (TNI), a university that emphasizes Japanese cultural aspects as part of its higher education mission. The research used a questionnaire adapted from previous research to measure the motivation of 968 students from three faculties who were studying Japanese […]

Abstract The purposes of this research were: 1) to investigate the extent to which KWL-Plus technique can help first-year students at a private university in Bangkok Metropolitan area to read more effectively, 2) to explore the students’ attitudes towards learning reading through the use of the KWL-Plus technique. The research participants were 30 first-year students […]

Abstract The purpose of this study was to investigate if the implementation of question-generating approach instruction, where students develop their questions, may enhance the reading comprehension skills and proficiency in English tenses of undergraduate learners studying English as a Foreign Language (EFL). The design of this study conducted a pre-and post-test study with two groups: […]

Abstract Synchronous online learning refers to a mode of education where students and instructors participate in real-time interactions through digital platforms, typically at scheduled times. It promotes immediate engagement, feedback, and collaboration, enhancing the learning experience by fostering a sense of community and accountability. Thus, the purposes of this study were to explore the perceptions […]

Abstract In this paper, a workshop, which is designed based on a gamification theory, for students who learn Japanese language is mentioned. In this workshop, the participants enjoy a book review match, Bibliobattle, and try to win an international Bibliobattle competition, The world Bibliobattle championship. The workshop was held from 26 July to 13 September […]

Abstract The purposes of this study were 1) to examine the results of a questionnaire administered after online extensive reading as an out-of-classroom activity from a motivational perspective and to identify the factors that lead to many of the readings. 2) To clarify whether there is a difference in the factors that influence reading more […]

Abstract This large-scale correlational study explored the possibility of the correlation between extensive reading, vocabulary acquisition, and reading comprehension using memory-oriented tasks. The participants were first-year undergraduate Thai students (n = 506) who had taken a four-month comprehensive reading program as a part of required external reading before they took an external reading test with […]

Abstract This study aimed to examine the impact of integrating AI tools to support students in their English essay writing endeavors, alongside exploring innovative approaches to enhancing English writing instruction. The research involved 643 first-year students enrolled in the ENL-112 course during the second semester of the 2023 academic year. A sample of 130 students […]