International Journal of Industrial Education and Technology

BOOK REVIEW: AIR POLLUTION: AN INTRODUCTION TO ITS CAUSES, EFFECTS, AND SOLUTIONS Authors: Laura Hyesung Yang, Jiwon Kim, Dha Hyun Ahn

2025-05-25T16:07:07+07:00

I have reviewed Air Pollution: An Introduction to Its Causes, Effects, and Solutions, a comprehensive 2021 publication by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and NCCA of the Republic of Korea. This book provides an insightful overview of air pollution - from present status and pollutants to impacts and solutions - in support of the UN’s International Day of Clean Air for blue skies. The book is richly informative, combining up-to-date statistics and case studies to illustrate how air pollution has become the world’s leading environmental health risk. By covering both outdoor and indoor pollution and linking air quality to public health, climate, and sustainable development, it offers a valuable guide for diverse stakeholders. I found this volume to be a highly useful resource that not only deepened our understanding of air pollution’s causes and consequences but also highlighted practical measures and cooperative efforts needed to combat this global challenge. Overall, the book serves as an excellent reference for students, researchers, and policymakers interested in environmental management and public health.

QUANTIFYING PRECIPITABLE WATER VAPOR USING THREE-DIMENSIONAL RADIOSCOPY FROM OBSERVATIONS WITH GPS, BDS, AND GLONASS SATELLITES

2025-06-07T08:38:19+07:00

This review article presents information and academic documents related to measuring precipitable water vapor in the atmosphere using 3D radioscopy by three satellite systems: GPS, BDS, and GLONASS. The review article presented the three methods to compare the differences in using a single satellite system, two satellite systems, and three satellite systems, respectively, which can measure the amount of precipitable water vapor in the atmosphere using 3D radioscopy. In addition to being beneficial for measuring precipitable water vapor in the atmosphere through photographic methods, it can also serve as a tool for research in forecasting precipitable water vapor for agricultural crop cultivation by farmers according to different seasons, predicting air humidity, rainfall, meteorological department reports, and monitoring global climate change.

FORESIGH 2024-2034: THE FUTURE LANDSCAPE OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT IN THAILAND'S VOCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

2025-04-22T13:06:18+07:00

This research aimed to: (1) investigate prospective scenarios of educational technology and communications management in Thai vocational schools for the period 2024-2034, and (2) offer policy recommendations for their advancement utilising the Ethnographic Delphi Futures Research (EDFR) approach. The study had three phases: 1) Conduct a literature research and analysis utilising the AECT (2012) framework, focusing on pertinent theories and documents. The AECT (2012) framework includes five fundamental standards: content knowledge, content pedagogy, learning settings, professional knowledge and skills, and research. 2) employed the EDFR technique with a panel of 22 experts, comprising five senior management officials from the Office of the Vocational Education Commission, three university lecturers specialising in educational technology and communications, two educational supervisors, college administrators, six instructors, and one representative from an educational technology enterprise. There are three rounds in the EDFR method. Semi-structured interviews were done in Round 1. In Round 2, a questionnaire was designed based on the expert interviews and disseminated to the same cohort. In Round 3, experts were provided with statistical feedback, comprising percentage values, median, and interquartile range (IQR), in conjunction with their prior responses. They were thereafter requested to validate or amend their responses. 3) The results identified five developing trends in content knowledge, four in content pedagogy, six in learning environments, eleven in professional knowledge and skills, and four in research. Twelve policy proposals were presented to direct the advancement of educational technology and communications management in Thai vocational schools during the upcoming decade (2024-2034).

THE EFFECT OF DIGITAL GAME-BASED LEARNING USING QUIZLET ON EFL STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCE AND MOTIVATION

2025-04-23T17:25:45+07:00

This study examines the effectiveness of the digital game-based learning (DGBL) tool Quizlet in improving EFL students’ learning performance, investigate its impact on learning motivation, and determines how students’ motivation influences their learning outcomes while using Quizlet games. A quasi-experimental design was conducted in a Chinese higher vocational college with a sample of 67 from a population of 3,500. Throughout the 12-week experiment, the treatment group (n = 34) engaged with games on Quizlet, while the control group (n = 33) was taught using conventional methods. Quantitative data were gathered via a performance test and a 5-point Likert questionnaire measuring learning motivation. Following the use of Quizlet, the results of the independent samples t-test of the learning performance revealed significant differences in students’ total scores and other skills measured (p < .05), except for listening (p = .226), following the use of Quizlet. The treatment group also reported increased learning motivation towards the use of Quizlet. Furthermore, this study proved the positive impact of learning motivation on learning performance within this DGBL context, indicated bya relatively high R² value of .504. These findings highlight the effectiveness and importance of DGBL in EFL learning. Future research should increase sample diversity to assess generalizability, employ a mixed approach incorporating qualitative analyses and expand beyond the focus of the ARCS Model by integrating theories like Self-Determination Theory (SDT).

USING EYE-TRACKING TECHNOLOGY TO ASSESS CONSUMER INTEREST IN THE GRAPHIC DESIGNS ON VITAMIN WATER PACKAGING

2025-05-13T16:09:40+07:00

This research aims to assess how eye-tracking technology can be applied to identify which graphic design elements on vitamin water packaging most effectively capture consumer attention and influence their visual behavior. The study simulated a shopping scenario in a laboratory setting. Six different packaging styles (AOI1-6), each featuring a variety of elements such as styles, images, and logos, were tested. The participants were 30 male and female consumers aged between 20 and 30 years old, selected using purposive sampling. Viewing behavior was recorded using Tobii Pro Glasses 3, focusing on the number of fixations and duration of fixation. The results indicated that AOI 1 -featuring a vertical logo and a realistic image-received the highest attention in terms of both the number of fixations and the duration of fixation, with averages of 22 and 21.786 seconds, respectively. ANOVA results showed that the six styles were significantly different (p < .001). Additionally, the heatmap test results showed that the center position on the simulated shelf received the most attention, with dark red representing the longest viewing duration. While the left side could still attract a considerable amount of attention, the right side received the least. These findings can be used as a guide to design vitamin water packaging graphics that more effectively capture consumer attention and support purchasing decisions.

THE EFFECT OF SSCS LEARNING MANAGEMENT COMBINED WITH BRAINSTROMING TECHNIQUE ON PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY AND MATHEMATICAL LEARNING ACHIEVEMENT OF GRADE 6 STUDENTS

2025-06-04T14:48:59+07:00

This research was to compare the mathematical problem-solving ability and learning achievement in mathematics of Grade 6 students pre-post receiving learning using SSCS learning management combined with brainstorming techniques, and to compare students’ post-learning problem-solving ability and learning achievement against the 70 percent criterion of the full score. The sample group in this study consisted of 12 students of grade 6 from Wat Nong Kradon School, also under the Office of the Nakhon Sawan Primary Educational Service Area 1, totaling 1 classroom, selected using cluster random sampling. The research instruments included to six lesson plans on the topic of decimals based on SSCS learning management with brainstorming techniques on the topic of statistic with quality level 4.59, a 10-item mathematical problem-solving ability test with 0.48 - 0.63 difficulty index, 0.43 - 0.69 discrimination index and 0.71 reliability, and a 30-question mathematics learning achievement test with 0.25 - 0.75 difficulty index, 0.20 - 0.93 discrimination index and 0.72 reliability. The data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, dependent-sample t-tests, andone-sample t-tests. The findings revealed that Grade 6 students’ mathematical problem-solving ability and learning achievement after learning were significantly higher than before learning at the .05 level of statistical significance. Furthermore, the students’ post-learning scores were significantly higher than the 70 percent criterion of the full score at the .05 significance level.

THE DEVELOPMENT OF MODERN LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND STRENGTHENING TRAINING MODEL TO PROMOTE DIGITAL SKILLS FOR VOCATIONAL TEACHERS IN THAILAND

2025-06-05T09:17:49+07:00

The research aims to develop modern learning activities and enhance training models to promote digital skills for Vocational teachers in Thailand. A sample group of 50 teachers from two curricula, Industrial Engineering and Business, was selected from the Office of the Vocational Education Commission in Samut Sakhon Province, Thailand, in 2023, selected by the voluntary method. The research instruments in this research was as follows: 1) the modern learning activities and strengthening training model, 2) the training handbook, 3) the achievement test, 4) the evaluation forms of creating digital media, and 5) the trainee satisfaction assessment. The study was conducted using a one-group pretest-posttest experimental design, with the training and data collection carried out over a total duration of approximately 21 hours. The statistical methods used in this research included the mean, percentage, standard deviation, and t-test for dependent samples. The research results found that 1) The evaluation result of the quality of the training model that enhances modern learning activities is at a high level ( = 4.45, SD = 0.19), 2) The trainees’ digital skill scores significantly increased after the training with a statistically significant difference at the .05 level (p < .05), 3) Trainees have high-level skills in creating digital media and modern learning activities ( = 4.01), equivalent to 80.24%, and 4) The trainees are high satisfied with modern learning activities and strengthening training model to promote digital skills ( = 4.34, SD = 0.17). Therefore, the developed training model can effectively promote trainees' knowledge and skills in digital media.

ENHANCING 5Cs SKILLS THROUGH EIGHT HOLISTIC ACTIVE LEARNING PROCESSES: A STUDY OF ENGLISH PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS' LEARNING ACHIEVEMENT AND REFLECTIONS IN A 21ST CENTURY SKILLS FOR LIVING AND CAREER COURSE

2025-06-09T05:13:03+07:00

This retrospective mixed-methods study examined how eight holistic active learning processes enhanced the 5Cs (Contemplative Thinking, Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, and Creative Thinking) among 29 English preservice teachers. The eight holistic active learning processes-BALANCE, INDARA+C, CLEAR, PEACE, CREATIVE, QUEST, GRACE, and MIRACLE-were implemented in a 21st Century Skills for Life and Career course. Tools for data collection consisted of achievement tests (140 points in total) and 263 weekly reflections over 14 weeks, analyzed using descriptive statistics and thematic coding. The English preservice teachers achieved very good overall performance (84.19%), with collaboration and creative thinking exceeding 90%. The application of skills to daily life increased progressively, from zero to 34 instances, with transformative experiences peaking during the GRACE and MIRACLE sessions. The English preservice teachers preferred interactive activities and requested more practice time. The findings support integrating contemplative education with active learning to develop 21st-century teacher competencies.

DEVELOPING A TECHNOLOGY-ENHNCED FLIPPED CLASSROOM MODEL TO PROMOTE CREATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS IN UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION: AN ANALYSIS OF CURRENT CONDITTIONS AND CHALLENGES

2025-06-13T19:01:19+07:00

The rapid evolution of digital technologies and shifting pedagogical paradigms have underscored the need for innovative learning models in higher education, particularly in fields that require applied problem-solving competencies. This study examines the current conditions, challenges, and development guidelines for a technology-enhanced flipped classroom learning model designed to foster creative problem-solving skills among undergraduate students in industrial vocational programs. Grounded in the Input–Process–Output (IPO) framework, the research addresses three primary objectives: (1) to analyze the existing teaching practices and instructional challenges faced by university instructors that affect students' creative problem-solving development; (2) to examine student perspectives and learning behaviors that influence the flipped classroom model's effectiveness; and (3) to propose development guidelines for an effective flipped classroom model that enhances students' creative problem-solving abilities-a total of 215 participants including university instructors and undergraduate students were selected using stratified random sampling. Data were collected through a five-point Likert scale questionnaire with strong content validity (CVI ranging from 0.80 to 1.00) and high internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = 0.93). The study was conducted in three phases. Phase 1 analyzed the current instructional conditions and problems of instructors; Phase 2 investigated student opinions and learning behaviors; and Phase 3 assessed behavioral learning data in the Digital Photography Technology course. The findings provide an evidence-based foundation for developing a structured, technology-driven flipped classroom model tailored to enhance creative problem-solving skills within the context of higher education and work-integrated learning environments.