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- PublicationEnhancing Learning Potential for Solving Economic Problems in the Community: An Integral Approach of "People Research and Development (PR&)"(Chulalongkorn University Printing House, 2008)
; University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce. Journal Editorial OfficeThis article concerns poverty and poverty-solutions at the community level by enhancingthe potential for people in the community to reach their own solutions based on theintegral approach and relevant to a Thai context. People Research and Development(PR&) is the research and development methodology derived from experience of theThailand Village Foundation in rural development over more than 20 years. The paradigmof development is shifted from the developing of people by outsiders to research anddevelopment by the people themselves; through local wisdom, social capital, and networkorganizations. The essence of PR& is to activate the learning process and knowledgemanagement within the community, liberating people by exchanging dependency forself-reliance and strengthening people organizations and networks.3 43 - PublicationFestivals and Rituals of Chinese Shrines in Samutsongkhram Province(Chulalongkorn University Printing House, 2009)
; University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce. Journal Editorial OfficeThis article is part of an ongoing qualitative research on “The Continuity and Changesof Activities at Chinese Shrines in Samutsongkhram Province.” The objective is todescribe important festivals and rituals held at Chinese Shrines in SamutsongkhramProvince as well as the close social bonds among the Chinese community holdingand conducting these activities. The findings reveal that the following eight festivalsare held annually at Chinese Shrines in Samutsongkhram: Chinese Autumn Festival,Lantern Festival, End-of-the-Year God’s Thanks-Giving Day, Birth Celebration ofShrines’ Chief Gods, Shrine Construction Day Celebration, Vegetarian Festival, andCommemoration of the Death Date of Shrines’ Chief Gods. As for the importantrituals, they are Chanting Rituals conducted by Chinese or Vietnamese Buddhist monks and Feeding-the-Lonely-and-Hungry-Ghosts Rituals. The latter ritual aims toachieve merit for people’s dead relatives and strayed ghosts, and to donatenecessities to the poor. One of the important rituals held during the VegetarianFestival is the daily chant carried on during the first nine days of the ninth lunarmonth of the Chinese calendar. Besides the daily chant, there is Divine PrescriptionReading. Every night during the Vegetarian Festival there will be chanting as well asthe ritual of passing lighted joss sticks clockwise round a venerable person. Otherrituals conducted during the Vegetarian Festival are the Exorcising Ritual, which isbelieved to change one’s bad fortune through a ritual, Floating Ritual, and AscendingChief Gods Back to Heaven Ritual. The close bonds among the Chinese during theChinese Autumn Festival and Vegetarian Festival can be seen in various aspects, suchas preparation before the festivals and donations made to the shrines. These activitiesobserved at the shrines clearly reflect a positive social interaction among the Chinesecommunity members.7 106 - PublicationGlobalization and Change of Chinese Shrines in Samutsongkhram Province(Chulalongkorn University Printing House, 2008)
; University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce. Journal Editorial OfficeThis article is a part of the research entitled "The Continuity and Change of ChineseShrines in Samutsongkhram Province," focusing on 23 Chinese Shrines registered underthe Department of Local Administration, Ministry of Interior. Among the 23 ChineseShrines, 4 of them were chosen for an in-depth study. The research methodology isqualitative with emphasis on the following techniques: participant observation, semistructuredinterview and focus group. This article aims to obtain an overall picture of theChinese Shrines in Samutsongkhram Province, concerning their numbers and settings,their roles in the community, and the changes taken place to these shrines due to changesin economy, society, and cultures. In terms of the roles of the Chinese Shrines in thecommunity, the findings reveal that they can help preserve the ethnic Chinese identity ofpeople living in the community. Moreover, they are still considered as the places of spiritual comfort, the places which house the sacred images of gods worshiped by the Chinese, theplaces for religious rituals and social events, the Clan Shrines, and the places for Chinesearts and cultural studies. The changes taken place to these Chinese Shrines inSamutsongkhram Province are closely related to the changes in the countryûs economy,society, and culture. This can be seen in some of the traditional rituals which havebeen adjusted to suit the modern society, while some, unfortunately, have died out.The shrinesû architectural design and construction are also affected. Besides, changescan also be observed through the shrinesû management and administrative systems,their roles as the community center for the Chinese, the communityûs participation inthe activities organized at the shrines, and the conservation of Chinese arts and cultures,i.e. Chinese opera (Ngiu), and language use.Based on these findings, some recommendations are offered on how to conserve anddevelop the Chinese Shrines in Samutsongkhram Province. For example, the shrinesûphysical appearance should be well maintained. The Shrines should organize religiousrituals and other festivals every year. The shrinesû historical accounts and importantreligious rituals should be documented. The government should provide more financialsupport and personnel so the religious rituals and other cultural activities can beappropriately organized.4 42 - PublicationLocal Vision on the Permanent Existence of a Popular Floating Market Nowadays(Chulalongkorn University Printing House, 2012)
; University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce. Journal Editorial OfficeAmphawa Floating Market has recently become one of the most popular markets in Thailand. There is no doubt that there are numerous tourists across the country and even the world that have come to visit this particular floating market. In the past, Amphawa city trademark was water transportation, and it was also rich in commerce and trade throughout Samutsongkhram Province. As time passed by, the government built-up the land and roads to modernize Samutsongkram, which led to the loss of water transportation, commerce, and trade. However, Amphawa is to be restore as a flawless floating market to preserve the community and people who live in that particular region. The most interesting aspects of Amphawa floating market are 1) the community has won the National and International Cultural Heritage Award, 2) it has excellent learning resources for the community, 3) it is surrounded by nearby tourist attractions, 4) travel is convenient and quick, 5) includes a number of fun activities in the area, 6) has guaranteed delicious cuisine, 7) is rich attractions and 8) includes the finest places to stay surrounded by nature. The findings reveal that the permanent existence of Amphawa Floating Market is due to the following factors: 1) full support from the government and private sectors at both local and national levels, 2) local leaders with vision cooperating with the community, 3) a capacity to maintain the true identity of the community by the locals residing on both sides of the canal, 4) the organizing of diverse activities all year round, 5) the local capacity to create and produce its own products and services with unique branding, 6) the community's ability to preserve its natural surroundings, 7) quick and convenient transportation from Bangkok, with several other tourist attractions nearby, 8) the provision of adequate local accommodation, reasonably priced and good service, good community infrastructure, and 9) an image of Samutsongkhram itself as a small, serene, and safe place.1 2 - PublicationMultiliteracies, Technology and EnglishLanguage Teaching and Learning(Chulalongkorn University Printing House, 2013)
; University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce. Journal Editorial OfficeMultiliteracies refers to skills and strategies that go beyond being able to read and write. Multiliteracies can help learners and teachers understand that literacy is dynamic in nature. This understanding allows for critical and strategic thinking, and the development of metacognitive skills. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to highlight the role of multiliteracies in English language teaching, since the information and communication technologies are changing the face of education. This article provides crucial information and critical updates for those aiming to understand the development of multiliteracies. The author argues for a move from the traditional print-based approach of learning towards pedagogical practice that includes print, nonprint, visual and digital materials. In particular, this article focuses on the importance of multiliteracies in English classrooms and discusses the roles of teachers in terms of the knowledge and skills needed to prepare students for active participation in today's world. This article then presents recent studies that have dealt with integrating multiliteracies and provides common themes emerging from those studies. Finally, the author concludes with recommendations for teachers on literacy, technology, and multiliteracies issues.8 30 - PublicationReading Strategies and Factors Affectingthe Use of Such Strategies by Thai EFLEnglish Majors Enrolled in Public andPrivate Universities in the BangkokMetropolitan Area(Chulalongkorn University Printing House, 2012)
; University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce. Journal Editorial OfficeThis study aims to investigate reading strategies and factors affecting the use of strategies of Thai EFL English majors enrolled in public and private universities in Bangkok. The participants were 482 college students and the study used both quantitative and qualitative analysis. In addition to using the questionnaire adapted from The Survey of Reading Strategies (SORS) questionnaire (Mokhtari and Sheorey, 2002), think-aloud protocols, retrospective interviews, and document study were used. The quantitative results demonstrated that the participants used a combination of reading strategies but the problem-solving strategies seemed to be the most reported strategies used. Overall, the factors affecting the use of reading strategy were the instructional type and the self-rated reading ability type. In addition, qualitative data showed that the English proficiency levels, the years in school, the opportunity to use English, and the instructional type affected the participants' strategy use.2 22 - PublicationUsing Book Club to Scaffold Students' Reading Comprehension: A Case Study of an American Classroom(Chulalongkorn University Printing House, 2009)
; University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce. Journal Editorial OfficeIn this study, the teacher used “Book Club” to guide her instructional practices in a3rd grade U.S. literacy classroom. The purpose of this study was to investigate theteacher’s role and guidance in this transformation process within the context ofliterature discussion groups or Book Club. The research question was “What are theteacher-student interactions and how do they help students to become independentlearners?” The study was conducted at a public elementary school located in thesuburb of a city in the northeast, U.S.A. The main method of data collection in thisstudy was field notes from six observations, together with teacher and students’reflections. Results showed that the teacher’s role during literature discussion groupsconsisted primarily of providing scaffolding for students’ attempts at conversation anddiscussion around the literature circle.10 46 - Publicationการศึกษาการตระหนักรู้เชิงอภิปัญญาของนักศึกษาชาวไทยที่ศึกษาในคณะบริหารธุรกิจเมื่ออ่านจากสื่ออินเตอร์เน็ต(http://utcc2.utcc.ac.th/utccjournal/journal_book.php?journal_id=38, 2015-01)
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