Champasack University Scientific Journal
Champasack University Scientific Journal is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal published by Champasack University, Lao PDR. The journal focuses on the dissemination of original research and academic work across a broad range of disciplines in both natural and social sciences. Its primary aim is to promote scientific knowledge, encourage academic dialogue, and support scholarly development at local, regional, and international levels. The journal welcomes submissions from researchers, academics, and graduate students and is committed to upholding high standards of academic integrity and publication ethics. The journal is published biannually and accepts articles in English, Lao, or other relevant regional languages, depending on editorial policy. All submissions undergo a rigorous peer-review process and are made freely accessible under open-access principles.
The Factors Influencing Students’ Decision to Study in The Southern of Lao Teachers Training Colleges
Studying the Factors Influencing Students’ Decision to Study in The Southern of Lao Teachers Training Colleges aims to study the students' perception of the teacher education at the Teacher's College and the Pakse Teacher Training College, to compare the factors that influence the decision to enter the teacher's course at Saravan Teacher Training College and Pakse Teacher Training College by gender, educational institution and class and to study the students' opinions on how to improve the teacher's course to be more interesting in the future. The results of the study: 1) Students' perceptions of teacher education at Saravan Teacher Training College and Pakse Teacher Training College. 2) Factors that influence the decision to enter the teaching profession at Saravan Teacher Training College and Pakse Teacher Training College by gender, educational institution and class. The internal factor has an average value at the very agreeable level, the external factor has a moderate average score. and 3) Students' opinions on how to improve the teacher's course to be more interesting in the future, overall at the opinion level of 'most agree' with mean value = 3.90, (S.D = 0.69)
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The study on offline and online learning and teaching implementation at Salavan Teachers’ Training College
Studying The Offline and Online Learning and Teaching Implementation at Saravan Teachers’ Training College. This is a survey research which aim to 1) to study the environment on The Offline and Online Learning and Teaching Implementation at Saravan Teachers’ Training College. 2) To compare the teachers’ and students’ satisfaction about The Offline and Online Learning and Teaching Implementation at Saravan Teachers’ Training College. 3) to study both teachers and learners’ attitudes and views on The Offline and Online Learning and Teaching Implementation at Saravan Teachers’ Training College. The samples of this are 300 samples, 70 samples are teachers and 230 are learners. The tool is questionnaire, so the finding results are: There have some facilities on both The Offline and the Online Learning and Teaching Implementation such as the preparation of teaching aids, gestures, questioning, making scenario, summary of lesson and evaluation. Both teachers and learners have variety level of recommendation but There also have few difficulties on the offline and online Learning and Teaching Implementation namely the amenities, the infrastructure and the ability of using advanced technology of both teachers and learners which ranged in under- intermediate level. There are different views between teachers and learners Online Learning and Teaching Implementation, in the statistics of 0.05 (acceptable assumption). There are similar satisfaction on gaining knowledge on technology (deniable assumption). The teachers and learners’ satisfaction on Offline Learning and Teaching Implementation at Salavan TTC are different in the statistic of 0.05 (acceptable assumption). However, both have the similarity on facilities (deniable assumption).Each teacher has different qualification, so there is different satisfaction in the statistics of 0.05 (acceptable assumption), but the satisfaction on improving technology skills is not different (deniable assumption). Each teacher has different work experiences and has similar satisfaction (deniable assumption). Learners who have different qualification degree have different satisfaction on both offline and online, in the statistics of 0.05 (acceptable assumption), but they have similar satisfaction on improving technology skills deniable assumption). To study both teachers and learners’ attitudes and views on The Offline and Online Learning and Teaching Implementation at Saravan Teachers’ Training College. The over mean accounts for the largest percentage is
Study the Causes Affecting Absenteeism of Students at Lower Secondary School in Pakse Distict Champassack Province
This research study aims to study the causes that affect the absence of students at the primary secondary school that depends on the Department of Education and Sports, Pakse City, Champasak Province. The population group in the study are students, teachers and principals in 10 junior high schools that depend on the Department of Education and Sports in Pakse and the sample group is 332 students, 120 teachers and 10 principals. which was selected from each school to represent in this study. By distinguishing by gender, age, education, work experience and job title. The tools used in this study are questionnaires and interviews. The questionnaires contain 8 questions that are a problem in students' absenteeism, such as family, students, educational institutions, curriculum and teaching, educational institutions, teachers, friends, environment and society. In addition, there were interviews with 10 principals who are representatives from each selected school and were interviewed for their opinions on problems and solutions in each aspect that is a problem for students' absenteeism. Analyze data by finding frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation values. The results of the research are known about the causes that affect the absence of students in each of the areas defined in the objectives. Overall, it is at a very high level with (X ̅=2.15). But when considering the order of each aspect, it is found that the aspect with the most causes is the educational facility with (X ̅=1.92), followed by the environment and society with (X ̅=1.94), followed by the student aspect with (X ̅=1.96), then the curriculum aspect with (X ̅ =1.98), teachers with (X ̅=1.99) and discipline of the educational institution with (X ̅=2.06). Factors with medium level of causes are family factors with (X ̅=2.64) and family factors with (X ̅= 2.72). The way to solve this cause, especially in terms of educational facilities and environment and society. The research results are the main causes that affect the absence of students at many levels. The results of this research study are useful for education administrators to take as a way to improve and develop educational institutions, specifically, as well as the development of human resources in their own institutions to develop gradually.
The ability to implement the teaching-learning curriculum in the primary education in Ba Chiang Charoen Suk District, Champasak Province
Curriculum Instruction capacities implementation in Bachiengchalernsouk District, Champasak Province is the most important issue that the local educational administrators have been concerning and contunueing to find out the better strategies for improving specific issues of the period of times. This study aimed to study the situations of instructional curriculaum implementation at primary schools in Bachiengchalernsouk District, Champasak province, to compare the principals and teachers’ perception towards the instructional capacity to influent students’ academic performance in Bachiengchalernsouk district by schools’ size, participants’ experiences and their responsibilities. And to study the participants’attitudes towards the ways for resolving the issues of learning and teaching. The study was quantitative research and The participants of this study were principals and teachers in Primary schools in Bachiengchalernsouk in acedmic year 2022-2023 including 48 pricipals and 189 teachers by Taro Yamane and Stratified Random Sampling techniques. The research’ instrument was perception-questionnaire that developed from Hallinger (2011). The pilot study with 30 target groups in order to examine the Cronbach Alpha Reliability as result was 0.74 up. Statistic analysis was applied SPSS program to analyse percentage (%), Means ( ), standard Diviation (S.D), t-test Independent and f-test. The results of the study were found that the situations of instruction in Primary schools in Bachienglernsouk District, Champasak Province , majority of teachers had class about 20 hours per week, tutor class was sometimes conducted, real practicum was higher, lacked of classrooms and material supports, the school environment was medium sutability, almost of teachers teaches all of subjects, the challenge of instruction was students factor, follo academic performance achievement was medium level, technology usage for instruction was medium level, the main challenge was financial factor, wed up infranstructure and facilities supports, students, teachers and relevance.
CURRICULUM ADMINISTRATION OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN SEKONG PROVINCE
The purposes of this research were: 1) to study the state of curriculum management in Secondary Schools in Sekong Province. 2) To compare the opinions of administrators and teachers to the curriculum management of Secondary Schools in Sekong province by distinguishing the position, Education qualification, work experience and location of the school. 3) To study guidelines and recommendations regarding the administration of Secondary School curriculum in Sekong Province. The sample group in this study was a group of 38 administrators and 145 teachers in secondary schools in Sekong province. The tool used in this research is questionnaire. The data analysis is done using SPSS software. The result of this study found: The state of curriculum management within comprehensive secondary schools in Sekong Province found: In term of Curriculum preparation found that the item that is used to define the evaluation method clearly is highest average value. Even so, Administrators-teachers and community personnel are involved in determining standards and learning content for each subject is the lowest average value. In trem of Curriculum management plan determination found that the item with the highest average value is the teacher involved in planning, the guidance of thinking, qualities and behavior to the students. Although, the lowest average value is the plan to use local knowledge sources that are beneficial to the students' learning. In trem of Proceed to use the course found that the item with the highest average value is that the teacher is involved in planning, organizing community social activities that provide for the needs and inculcate the awareness of customs for students. However, the item with the lowest average value is planned to use local knowledge resources that are useful for student learning. In term of Guidance, monitoring, and evaluation found that the item with the highest average value are evaluations of course use in all semesters. However, the item with the lowest average value is parents, guardians and the community participating in the activities of developing the quality of teaching and learning of the school. The result of comparing the opinions of administrators and teachers on the implementation of curriculum administration in Sekong province by division according to position found no difference. According to educational qualifications, it was found that: those who graduated from high school and bachelor's degree were different opinions. Based on work experience, it was found that there were not different opinion, and based on the location of the school, it was found that overall there were not different opinion. 3. Guidelines and recommendations regarding the administration of secondary school curriculum in Sekong province found that: Administrators and teachers should create a plan to improve and develop secondary education curriculum, especially in terms of inspection, monitoring and evaluation of the curriculum in each period; Administrators should spread public relations to create awareness and understanding for parents and the community to see the importance of implementing the curriculum; The school provides enough innovative learning media, learning resources and educational technology as needed; Schools should invite local intellectuals and local scholars to organize learning activities for students and should provide education, methods for parents, guardians and the community to participate in activities to develop the quality of teaching and learning.
The Managerial Skills of Principals at State Kindergarten Schools in Salavan Proince
The Application of Information Communication Technology ( ICT) on Learning and Teaching Implementation at college of health sicences champasak. The three objectives are: to study the use of information technology by teachers and students at Champasak College of Health Sciences, to compare the use of information technology by teachers and students according to gender, age, experience, class and field of study and to study the views of teachers and students on the use of technology for quality and better development in the future, which is a quantitative study The population used in this study were teachers and students of the College of Health Sciences, a total of 400 people with a sample size of 196 people. which is divided into 50 teachers and 146 students. The tool used in this study is a questionnaire. Statistics for this study include: (Frequency), (Percentage), Mean ( ) and . For reference statistics are used (T-test Independent) ແລະ (F-test) From this study found that: Information technology usage conditions; In terms of ICT equipment, tools and online social media, there is a level of use of "much use" for the opinion on the condition of ability, goal of use and response to the information technology system is in the opinion level of "very agree" but there is still an average result in the middle level: teachers and students still have limited skills in using video and audio editing programs well, Microsoft Operating System, problems with high internet costs or slow signal, non-standard and insufficient technology equipment, lack of knowledge, understanding and expertise in the use of information technology. The results of the comparison between the opinions of the teachers at the university found that: the opinions between men and women, work experience and educational qualifications of teachers regarding the use of information technology in all 7 aspects are not statistically significant, But the tools and online media and the ability and purpose of using ICT are statistically significant, For the comparison of students' opinion by sex, discrimination by school year and discrimination by field of study regarding the use of information technology in all 7 aspects, there is no level of statistical significance. The results of the analysis of the views of teachers and students on the use of information technology in teaching and learning, which are at the opinion level of 'very agree to very agree'; For example, the institution should raise the role of using technology to promote public awareness in order to raise the role of teachers and students to have access to high-speed internet, promote and develop knowledge for students to use diverse and appropriate technologies, should develop knowledge and skills in the use of technology for teachers to be deeper and targeted and develop the technology system into the administrative work system to be more modern and appropriate.
Study the State of Development of Education and Sports Administrators in Sekong Province
The main purpose of this research is to study the state of development of education and sports administrators in Sekong province, with 4 specific objectives set in this research: 1) Study the current situation 2) Study the needs 3) Study the guidelines 4) Study the relationship between the current situation and the needs and guidelines for the development of education and sports administrators in Sekong province; The target group used in this research is the director and deputy director of the Department of Education and Sports, the director and deputy director of the department, the director and deputy director of the office, the director and deputy director of the unit under the Department of Education and Sports, the director and deputy director of secondary schools in 4 cities in Sekong Province, with a total of 286 people. The tools used in this research have two types: semi-structured interviews and questionnaires. The statistics used this time are: Descriptive Statistics and Reference Statistics (Inferetail Statistics). The research results found that: The current state of development of educational administrators as a whole is at a very high level with an average value equal to ( =3,56; SD=0,60) and the highest average value is in the area of executive development planning with an average value equal to ( =3,99; SD=0,51); Followed by the assessment of executive performance ( =3,93; SD=0,54) while the aspect with the lowest average value is the lesson exchange aspect ( =2,90; SD = 1,10). The need for the development of education and sports administrators in Sekong province as a whole is very high ( =4,00; SD=0,52); The highest average value is attitude towards management ( =4,18;SD=0,74) followed by management skills ( =3,96;SD=0,72) while the lowest average value is management knowledge ( =3,88;SD=0,61). 3. Guidelines for the development of education and sports administrators in Sekong province including opinions at many levels with an average value equal to ( =3,70; SD= 0,56); The highest average value is in the aspect of educational development planning ( =3,99; SD=0,52), followed by the use of budget ( =3,70; SD = 0,74), the lowest average value is in the area of administrative training ( =3,25; SD=1,00). 4. The relationship between the current state of development and the need for development and the development of education and sports administrators in Sekong Province. The current situation in the development of education and sports administrators with the direction in the development of education and sports administrators at the highest level and in the same direction (r = 0,97) with statistical significance at the 0,05 level.
The Community Participation in the Development of Primary School Groups: A Case Study of Primary School Groups in District 3 of the Education and Sports Sector in Sekong province
The purpose of this research is to: 1) study the problem of community participation in school development, a case study of a group of elementary schools in district 3, creating the education sector in Sekong province; 2) To study the level of community participation in the development of the school, a group of primary schools in District 3 to create the education sector in Sekong Province; 3) To study the way of community participation in the development school group of general education primary schools in District 3 created the education sector in Sekong Province; 4) To evaluate the way of community participation in the development of the school group of elementary schools in district 3 to create the education sector in Sekong province. The sample group in this study includes office-level education administrators; presidents of primary school groups; principals of schools that are members of the group; presidents of village-level education development committees; village-level mass organizations and parent-student associations/representatives of student parents in 3 districts. the total number of sample groups: 354 people. Using a Purposive Sampling, the tools used in this research include a semi-structured interview; a questionnaire; assessment of appropriateness and possibility. The research found that: Society or the community has not been involved in the development as it should be, the development of the schools that are members of the group is still dependent on the budget of the public sector, which can be seen that there are still many groups of schools whose school environment has not been completed, is not suitable for teaching and learning, the school building is still very dirty, the classrooms are cramped and crowded without light, there are no decorative trees around the school, the equipment used for student activities is not enough to meet the needs; Participation in the monitoring, evaluation of the performance of school administrators, teaching of teachers has not yet been implemented, so the development planning of the school group is not participated by the community. The results of the community participation assessment in the development of the primary school group in district 3 to create the education sector in Sekong province as a whole are very appropriate at a very good level. The overall probability is very high. When considering each approach, it is found that: diversity at a high level is the 3rd approach, participating in various activities of the school and having a high level of possibility is the 4th approach, budget management.
Department of Education Science, Faculty of Education, Champasak University
This research is a presentation of the results of the research: Studying the situation of applying for teaching positions of teachers in secondary schools in Champasak Province by analyzing the quantity and quality. Purpose: to study the situation of applying for the position of teachers in secondary schools in Champasak Province. The research method is divided into 3 steps; Step 1 Study the theory and related research, Part 2 Study the situation of the problem of applying for the position of teacher in the secondary level of the province. Champasak Step 3 Analyze the opinions of teachers in comprehensive secondary schools in Champasak province regarding the situation of applying for the position of teacher by distinguishing by gender, educational qualifications and work experience, The sample group used in this research is: teachers who teach in secondary schoolsComplete Champasak Province number of 344 people by calculation from Yamanc. from the total population A total of 2,481 people, The results of the study of the problem of applying for the teaching position of teachers in the secondary level in the province of ChamPasak found: The result of the analysis of the situation of the teacher's position in secondary schoolsChampasak province as a whole is at a low level. - The result of comparing the opinions of teachers with different genders by the overview is not different, yesThere are different opinions based on the assumptions made; The result of comparing the opinions of teachers with different educational qualifications as a whole is seen to be different according to the hypothesis set only in terms of educational qualifications, thinking skills, and technical performance are not different; The result of comparing the opinions of teachers with different working experience as a whole and in each aspect is not different according to the hypothesis set with a statistical significance of 0.05.
The Administration of Aacademic Work of Primary School Group in Salavan Province
This research is a study on the administration of academic work in primary school groups in Salanvan province. It aims: 1) to investigate the state of administration of academic work of primary schools groups in Salavan province; 2) to compare the opinions of administrators and teachers about the administration of academic work of the primary school groups by gender and educational level; and 3) to find a way to improve the administration of academic work of primary schools groups in Salavan province The research results revealed that: Overall, it is found that the academic work administration in primary schools in Saravan province is at a good level. The comparison of the opinions of administrators and teachers about the management of academic work in Sarawan province primary school groups different genders, different positions in general view did not differ. However, the perspective of the administrators and teachers with different educational qualifications was seen to be different. Guidelines for improving the management of academic work in primary schools groups in Saravan province were associated with the followings: Curriculum management: There is a need to improve the curriculum to be suitable for the age of the students, improve the content of some subjects, and the school must have a curriculum orientation before creating a teaching program. Teaching and learning management: It is necessary to organize teaching and learning activities to suit the students, suitable for the level of their knowledge, ability, age and intelligence by using a variety of teaching methods. Teaching and learning material management: There are ways to encourage teachers to produce teaching and learning materials, using or displaying them appropriately and involving students in creating more teaching and learning materials. The administrative aspects of teaching - evaluation of learning: There are ways to encourage teachers to use teaching-evaluating methods correctly. The evaluation must be carried out before learning, during learning, and after learning, and the evaluation must have a level of easy-to-difficult activity to encourage students to learn more. Internal orientation management: There must be a school orientation for teachers. Teacher must be trained in a variety of teaching methods. The school must organize orientation in its school at least twice a year.
The Attitudes of CHAMPASACK university Students Toward the Future of Higher Education
The objectives of this study were: To investigate the perceptions of higher education students at Champasak University regarding their future educational prospects and to compare the perceptions of higher education students at Champasak University regarding their future educational prospects across different faculties. The participants in this study comprised fourth-year students from six faculties at Champasak University enrolled in the 2024–2025 academic year, totaling 679 students. The research instruments included questionnaires and statistical analyses of the collected data. The analyses encompassed percentages, means, standard deviations, and F-tests for mean comparisons. The findings revealed the following: Students’ Attitudes toward Their Future Education: The overall level of students’ attitudes toward their future education was high (µ = 4.12, σ = 0.24). Opportunities and Self-Development: Students’ perceptions of opportunities and self-development were at a high level (µ = 4.90, σ = 0.33). Financial Concerns: Students’ concerns regarding expenses were at the highest level (µ = 4.89, σ = 10). Quality of Education: The perceived quality of education was at a moderate level (µ = 2.65, σ = 0.35). Labor Market Demand: Students’ perceptions of labor market demand were at a high level (µ = 4.46, σ = 0.39). Comparison by Faculty: A comparison of students’ perceptions across different faculties revealed no statistically significant differences regarding their future educational prospects.
FACTORS AFFECTING THE TEACHING EFFECTIVENESS OF PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN PAKSE CITY, CHAMPASAK PROVINCE
The purpose of this study is 1) to study the factors affecting the teaching effectiveness of primary school teachers in Pakse City, Champasak Province 2). to compare the factors affecting the teaching effectiveness of primary school teachers in Pakse City, Champasak Province, by gender, age, educational qualification and work experience. 3) to study the teaching skills development needs of primary school teachers in Pakse City, Champasak Province. The samples of this research were 131 teachers in 34 public primary schools in Pakse City, Champasak Province selected by Krejcie and Morgan's finished table model and 5 administrators selected by specific model. The research instument were questionnaires and interviews. The statistics used to analyse data were frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test and F-test . The research results found that: Factors affecting the teaching effectiveness of primary school teachers in Pakse City, Champasak Province was at a high level as a whole ( = 4.20, = 0.45). When considering each aspect, it is found that all aspects were at high level, which are arranged in the order of average value, from more to less, according to the order, it is found that the teaching technique has more average value than others ( = 4.36, S.D = 0.47), followed by the knowledge of the students ( = 4.26, S.D= 0.51), the knowledge of subjects and course goals ( = 4.21, S.D = 0.54) and the teacher's professional responsibility. ( = 3.85, SD = 0.76). Comparison of factors affecting the teaching effectiveness of primary school teachers in Pakse City, Champasak Province, distinguished by gender, age, educational qualifications and different experiences. There were opinions on the factors that affect the effectiveness of teaching was at a high level as a whole and in each aspect and there are no different opinions at a statistical significance level of 0.05. In order to develop the teaching and learning of primary school teachers, teachers need training and technical exchange, to learn lessons on using the updated curriculum, to understand the subjects and speed up the learning and teaching according to the course goals, teachers should upgrade their knowledge of teaching, deepen various teaching methods and select the content to be taught in accordance with the objectives of teaching, guidance teachers should implement monitoring, encouragement and support in a systematic and continuous manner. In addition, teachers must pay attention to researching learning methods, teaching methods that are in line with the guidelines for teaching lessons, administrators should have an arrangement to inspect and monitor the arrangement of teaching and learning strictly as well as organizing training in the production of teaching materials, recommending the use of teaching materials to teachers as well.
The Situations of Learning and Teaching Lao Language Subject at The Primary Level, Year 1 – Year 3 According to The Uses of The Lao language Course Book of The Updated Curriculum at Primary Schools in Pakse City
This research topic is about the use of textbooks and teacher's guides in Lao language. The revised curriculum for primary education in Pakse city, the purpose (1) to recognize the level of opinion of primary school teachers in year 1, year 2 and year 3 who have been trained (2) To find out the problem of implementing the use of the updated teacher's guide for primary education in the teaching of Lao language for teachers who teach the first year of primary education year 2, and year 3. (3) To find ways and methods of development related to the use of the updated teacher's guide for primary education in teaching. To get good results of learning and teaching Lao language subjects, the sample group used in this study is primary school teachers in the 1st year, 2nd year and 3rd year who have been trained in the use of teacher's guides and textbooks in Lao language by to the updated curriculum. All the trainees including sample groups are 116 people on this research, the sample group used this time by the sample group from sample group of 101 people. The results of the research found that from the gender analysis, it was found that the majority of the sample group was female with 71 people 70.30%, male with 30 people 29.70% who were trained teachers. Most of the educational qualifications are diploma number of 58 people 57.43% vocational level 21 people 20.79%, bachelor’s level 22 people 21.78%, from the analysis of working age data, it was found that most of them have 11-15 years of teaching experience, there are 52 people, 51.49%, 1-5 years are 6 people 5.94%, 6 -10 years are 14 people 13.86%, 16 years and above are 29 people 28.71%, the analysis of each aspect shows that: (1) The teacher's teaching situation according to the textbooks and teacher's guides according to the new curriculum content and the preparation of the lesson plan following the steps of the teacher who teaches Lao language in the first grade, the second grade and the third grade. There is a high level of truth with the mean value Mean = 4.49 and standard deviation S.D = 0.78. It means that the teacher's teaching is according to the textbook and the Lao language teacher's guide in this class is good. (2) The teacher's teaching situation according to the course content, In each step, there is a high level of truth with the average value Mean = 4.46 and the standard deviation S.D = 0.68, It means that all the problems identified in the questionnaire are sufficiently well implemented by the teachers, and has been developing more and more, showing that the teacher's teaching situation at each stage of the course content is a new challenge, but it makes this teaching more flexible and modern, which shows the results of the overall analysis with Mean x valu =4.46 and the standard deviation S.D = 0.68 is good. (3) That shows the condition of teaching methods and teaching skills of teachers according to the Lao language course (listening, speaking, reading and writing). There is a high level of truth with the mean value Mean = 1.23 and standard deviation S.D = 0.37, which means that the teaching methods and teaching skills of teachers are suitable to the Lao language course (listening, speaking, reading and writing) is agreed in the analysis of the questionnaire which has Mean = 1.23 and standard deviation S.D = 0.37. (4) The condition of using the grading criteria of the teacher according to the new Lao language curriculum, there is a high level of truth with the average value of Mean = 4.40 and the standard deviation S.D = 0.77, it means that using the grading criteria of the teacher of the new Lao language curriculum is averaged, that shows on the analysis of the questionnaire which has the value of Mean = 4.40 and the standard deviation S.D = 0.77, (5) The teacher's help to students who are weak in studying Lao language, the truth at a high level shows the analysis of the questionnaire, which has a mean value of Mean = 2.58 and a standard deviation value of S.D = 0.92. The results of this research has become a guide and recommendations for teachers in using the teacher's guide and textbook for the Lao language curriculum in the revised version of the primary education in Pakse city. In order to provide information to those who are interested in developing the curriculum for the use of guides and textbooks in the Lao language in the future to be perfect and accessible to students to explore more on their own. At the same time, it is very useful for primary education teachers in year 1, year 2 and year 3 and teachers in the other grades throughout Champasak province. Find out more the better ways of teaching and learning of the teacher to settle of the teacher's guide and textbook in the updated curriculum in the primary education throughout Champasak province.
STUDY THE PROBLEMS AND DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD AND PRESCHOOL EDUCATION IN PAKSE CITY AND BAJIANGCHALEUNSOUK DISTRICT, CHAMPASAK PROVINCE
The aims of this study were: 1) To investigate the problems and development the guideline for early childhood education in Pakse city and Bachiangchaleunsouk district, Champasak province; 2) To compare the teacher’s opinion on early childhood development based on teacher’s graduated field, teaching experience and the size of schools; 3) To improve the guideline and preschool development. This study was conducted with a total of 159 samples which included 53 administrative staffs and 106 teachers. The research tools were the questionnaire forms with the Standard Deviation: (S.D) based on the issues of preschool education development situation of administrative staff’s opinion and teachers were 0.85 and 0.75, respectively. The samples were analyzed by using the statistic program and the values were Percentage, Arithmetic mean: ( ) and S.D. The results: The opinion of Administrative staffs and teachers in general showed that the preschool education development in Pakse city and Bachiangchaleunsouk district, Champasak province was in average value and other related issues were also in average value. The opinion of Administrative staffs and teachers on the graduated field, teaching experience and the size of schools in 5 scopes, the result showed that no significant. The improving guidelines and development for preschool education systems in case of Pakse city and Bachiangchaleunsouk district, Champasak province in 5 scopes as: 1) Using curriculum, 2) Learning activities to promote the development skill and learning of children, 3) Learning activities to promote the development skill and learning of children, 4) The valuation on learning activities of the children, 5) The correlation between family and school showed some issues needs to improve and develop for the early childhood education in Pakse city and Bachiangchaleunsouk district, Champasak province.
Motivation and Operational Effectiveness of the Academic Staff of Champasak University
This study studied the work motivation and effectiveness of the academic staff of Champasak University, the purpose of this study is 1) to study the level of opinions of academic staff regarding the motivation and effectiveness of the work. 2) to compare the opinions of young, middle-aged and senior academic staff towards the motivation and effectiveness of the academic staff. 3) to study the relationship between the motivation and the effectiveness of the academic staff, The population studied in this study is 345 people, the number of sample groups using the Krejcie & Morgan (1970) formula is equal to 182 people and the instrument used is a questionnaire. The results of the study of the level of opinion of technical staff to work motivation and effectiveness in operation. In terms of motivation, from the analysis of motivation in the operation of technical staff, it is seen that there are opinions at many levels, in which there are more opinions than tho se regarding social status at many levels. Regarding the effectiveness of the technical staff's operation, it was found that there are many opinions in which there are more opinions than others in terms of thinking, attitude and moral qualities. The results of the one-way regression analysis show that the opinions of people in the three different age groups are not different in terms of work motivation at the level of statistical significance at 0.05 and it is seen that the opinions of people in different age groups in all 3 groups are different in the effectiveness of the operation at the level of statistical significance at 0.05. There is a difference between the age of 45 years old and the age younger than 34 years. There are different opinions in the effectiveness of the operation at the level of statistical significance at 0.05. Pearson Correlation Coefficient analysis results to see the relationship between all work motivation and work effectiveness from the opinions of academic staff in Champasak University found that there is a high, significant and positive relationship (r=.783, p=0.000, p<0.01). To see the relationship between social status motivation and work effectiveness from the opinion of academic staff in Champasak University found that there is a high, significant and positive relationship (r=0.568, p=0.000, p<0.01).
The Relationship between the Leadership Styles and School Effectiveness at Secondary Schools in Sekong Province
Master's student, Education Science, Faculty of Education, Champasak University This study is a study of the relationship between the style of leadership and effective schools in comprehensive secondary education within Sekong province, which aims to: study the leadership style of the board of directors at comprehensive secondary schools within Sekong province, study the effective school model of comprehensive secondary schools within Sekong province and test the relationship between leadership style and effective schools in comprehensive secondary schools within Sekong province. This study model is a quantitative study (Quantitative research design) to study the opinion of the board of directors and teachers on the condition and relationship of the style of leadership and 16 effective secondary schools within Sekong Province. The sample group for this study is all 371 directors and teachers, including 324 teachers, and 47 directors. The tool used in this research is a questionnaire that was developed from the theoretical concept, checking the emotional reliability value from qualified people to the IOC value and testing (Pilot) with a target group of 50 people. The statistics used in the data analysis include the confidence value of the questionnaire (Correlation Reliability), frequency value (Frequency), percentage value (Percentage), average value (Mean), standard deviation value (Standard Deviation) and Pearson Correlation analysis using SPSS software. The results of the study found that: the average value of the three leadership styles is at the level of very agreeable opinions, such as the highest average value is the Democratic Leadership style. The next is Autocratic leadership style and the last level is the Laissez-Faire leadership. For the results of the analysis of effective schools, namely: effectiveness in teaching and learning, effectiveness in administrative management and environmental effectiveness, and effective facilities and effectiveness in administrative management, the average value is in the opinion level of 'very agree' as well. For the results of the analysis of the relationship between the style of leadership and the effective school, it was found that: the three styles of leadership, namely: Autocratic leadership style, Democratic Leadership style and Laissez-Faire leadership style are related to the indicators of effective schools with a static correlation interval at the level of 0.01 and the level of 0.05. The relationship between the low level of relationship and the high level of relationship is combined with a relationship.
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The Teaching-Learning English Reading Comprehension by Using CIRC in Year 3 English Teacher Students 12+4 System at Pakse Teacher Training College
The purposes of this study were 1) to study the efficiency of English language reading comprehension lesson plans by using CIRC technique for year 3 English teacher students with the set criteria E1/E2 = 80/80; 2) to study the index of effectiveness in learning English language reading comprehension by using CIRC; 3) to study the satisfaction of students towards teaching-learning English language reading comprehension by using CIRC technique. The target group of this study consisted of 24-year 3 English teacher students 12+4 systems at Pakse Teacher Training College in the first semester of academic year 2021-2022. The target group was purposively selected. The research instruments for the study were 5 lesson plans, tests for evaluation the learning outcome of the students with 25 items and the set of questionnaires with 20 items for seeking the student’s satisfaction. The data were analyzed by descriptive statistics including percentages (%), mean ( ) and standard deviation (S.D).The research findings were as follows: The efficiency of lesson plans for teaching-learning English language reading comprehension by using CIRC technique for year 3 English teacher students was E1/E2 = 80.38/83.16 which was higher than the set criteria of 80/80.The index of effectiveness in learning English language reading comprehension by using CIRC technique for year 3 English teacher students was E.I = 0.66. The students’ satisfaction towards the teaching-learning English language reading comprehension by using CIRC techniques was generally at high level.
Aacademic Affaires Adminstration of Secondary Schools in Saravan Province
The purposes of this research were: 1) to study the state of administration of the academic work of secondary schools in Laongam District, Saravan Province. 2) to compare the opinions of administrators and teachers regarding the administration of academic affairs of comprehensive secondary schools in Laongam District, Saravan Province by distinguishing according to gender, duties, educational qualifications and work experience. 3) to study how to manage the academic affairs of secondary schools in Laongam District, Saravan Province. The sample group in this research were a group of 24 administrators and 145 teachers from a Secondary School in Laongam District, Saravan Province. The tools used to collect data was a 5-level evaluation questionnaire, data analysis using a complete program (SPSS). The result of this research were: 1) The academic affairs work’s Administration of the comprehensive high school in in Laongam District, Saravan Province overall at a very high level. 2) Comparing the opinions of administrators and teachers regarding the academic affairs work’s Administration of comprehensive Secondary Schools in Laongam District, Saravan Province by distinguishing according to gender, duties, educational qualifications and work experience as follows: The opinions of the administrators and teachers discriminated by gender, it was found that: Overall, there is no statistically significant difference at the 0.05 level. The opinions of administrators and teachers according to their duties. It was found that: the opinions of administrators and teachers as a whole are not statistically significantly different at the 0.05 level. The opinions of administrators and teachers differ according to qualifications with statistical significance at the 0.05 level. The opinions of administrators and teachers based on overall experience are found to have different opinions with statistical significance at the 0.05 level. 3) The way to improve the academic affairs work’s administration of Secondary Schools in Laongam District, Saravan Province in 5 aspects are as follows: schools must pay attention to teaches training every year so that teachers can pay attention to the development of teaching and learning management. Each teacher before having the classroom must prepare the teaching and learning materials. Teachers should use the measurement method and send the measurement results to the parents and guardians of the students every month and the school should encourage the teachers to participate in each other's lessons more.
To study the use of information technology that has an effect on the performance of personnel at Champasak Vocational Technical College and Pakse Teacher Training College
The purpose of this research is 1) to study the use of information technology in the performance of personnel at Champasak Vocational Technical College and Pakse Teacher Training College 2) to study the factors of technology use by personnel of both universities that affect the performance of work 3) to test the relationship between the use of technology, educational qualification factors, position and work experience with the performance of personnel at Champasak Vocational Technical College and Pakse Teacher Training College 4) to study Opinions on ways to improve the use of technology to improve performance. The sample group used in the research according to the sample size calculation formula of Taro Yamane (Taro Yamane) is 172 people. The tool used in this research is a questionnaire. The analysis uses descriptive statistics (frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation) and reference statistics; Pearson Correlation coefficient. The results of the study found that: 1) The frequency of using information technology in the operation of the sample group of personnel is occasional, the goal of use is to increase the efficiency of work performance and to increase the efficiency of teaching and learning and to access information sources, ICT devices that are used mainly face-to-face computers and telephones. For the type of technology program used is Micro Softs operation system. Followed by online media (Social Medias). For the type of internet that personnel use is Tata Mobile (Mobile Data). Next is the WiFi of the school (School-Wifi) Also, the level of ability to use technology in the implementation of the work of most personnel is at a good to moderate level. The problem of use is moderate and insufficient response to technology, including technical limitations in the use of ICT. 2) Technology use factor found: social influence factor is the main factor that makes personnel use information technology in the performance of work, followed by technology use expectation factor and the last rank is the technology use factor from the convenience situation. 3) The relationship between technology usage factors, educational qualification factors, position and work experience and the efficiency of the work performance of the personnel found to have a static correlation at the level of 0.01 and 0.05 according to the average value of each indicator, except for the secondary education and the efficiency of the work performance is not statistically related. 4) The opinion of the personnel suggests that both universities develop the ability to use ICT for the staff to understand in depth as well as introduce the ICT system to be used in the administration and teaching-learning system to be diverse, consistent, correct and appropriate.