ABAC ODI: Vol. 5, Issue. 2 (๋July - December 2018)
Recent Submissions
Exploring 21st century teaching development model for lecturers: a case study of two universities in Vietnam
(2018)
The world is changing day by day and education sector is also catching up to provide
sufficient education outcomes required by society in 21st century. Teachers is one of key
factors contributing to graduate quality. This study aims to explore the influence of soft
skills in terms of critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and
information management skills on teaching competency of lecturers at two faculties of two
universities in Vietnam. The findings of quantitative and qualitative data indicated soft
skills in term...
Exploring the relationship between self-directed learning and research competency in graduate students
(2018)
This purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between self-directed learning
and research competency in graduate students. The participants were graduate students
studying at the master’s degree level in education programs at one institution of higher
education. The total number of participants in this study was sixty-five students (N=65).
The Self-Directed Learning Rating Scale (SDLRS) developed by Guglielmino (1977,
1991), was used as the main instrument to evaluate graduate students’ self-directed
learning readiness. Data ...
Improving collaborative learning, student engagement and student performance through an experiential learning cycle: a case of Chinese exchange students of an undergraduate program
(2018)
The main purpose of this research is to improve collaborative learning, student engagement
and student performance through an Experiential Learning Cycle. The target group was the
36 Chinese students who study “Business and Social Entrepreneurial” subject and are
currently attending Chinese Exchange program. It is the case study of private university in
Thailand. Instructional Development intervention was designed and applied using Kolb’s
Experiential Learning Cycle and Organization Development and Change Management
theories. Class activi...
An initial analysis of leadership competencies for organization development intervention: a case study of educational QA agency
(2018)
This research is aims to determine the leadership competencies for organization
development intervention; it is a case study on educational quality assessment (QA) agency
in Thailand. The objectives consisted of first, to identify and compare the current and
expected perception toward leadership competencies of employees and management, and
second, to identify the most important leadership competency. The nature of this research
work is research and development while employing the mixed method for data collection,
analysis and interpretat...