Browsing by Author "Wassana Chakkaew"

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    Development of English for Communication and Techniques for Effective Job Interviews and Preparations for Effective Work Performance for Suan Dusit University�s Second Year Students of Second Semester of 2017
    (Research and Development Institute Suan Dusit University, 2019) Sirikorn Rochanasak; Wassana Chakkaew; S. Rochanasak; Faculty of Management Science, Suan Dusit University Lampang Center, Lampang, 52100, Thailand; email: sirikornbiloxi@yahoo.com
    The research was carried out to fulfill the main objectives to help 27 second-year students of second semester of academic year of 2016�s Culinary Technology & Services program to develop core English communicative skills. Regarding the tools used, relevant useful tests were conducted in which the tests processes were comprised of: 1) Pre-test: 20 questions of aptitude test related to job interviews. 2) Post-test: which comprised of resume� writing, oral/Q/A tests given at the end of the semester to test the students� speaking and responding abilities to the questions related to job interviews with an aim to test and to improve their understanding of parts of speech and correct usage of vocabulary, and 3) Questionnaires to measure their satisfaction (5-level Likert scale) which ranges from 1 as least satisfaction to 5 as most satisfaction and was analyzed by using descriptive statistics. Hence, the Pre-test result indicates the average score of 45%. Regarding Post-test, the result shows the average of 64%. In addition, the questionnaires� results relevant to satisfaction towards conducted English training activities to improve the 4-core skills and better understanding of job interviews and resume� writing indicate the score of 4.00 (high satisfaction) with the highest aspect towards resume� writing enhancement at 4.33 (high satisfaction). For the low aspect consistings of, unable to comprehensively read and analyze job classified ads, and unable to fully grasp and understand the whole job interview conversational contexts score at 3.33. To make the process more credible, conversational test (mock-up interviews) was also applied with the moderate score of 68%. In conclusion, the end result of the questionnaires shows a high satisfactory level at 4.05. � 2019, Research and Development Institute Suan Dusit University. All rights reserved.
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    Study of Amazing Cladophora, a Local Food Creating a Good Society of Tai Lue Ethnic Group in Nan Province
    (Thammasat Journal, 2023-03-22) Wassana Chakkaew; Sureeporn Thunyakit; Saowaluk Kunjina; Thitiworrada Yaisumlee; Anong Jainan
    This research aims to study the health benefits of eating Cladophora, Thai Lue traditional food, and to analyze the community relationship system and the impacts of Cladophora in Nan province. This research is qualitative research. The target area for data collection was Baan Nong Bua, Pa Kha Sub-district, Tha Wang Pha District, Nan Province. The target groups used in this research consisted of Tai Lue local wisdom villagers, local wisdom teachers, committees of the community, committees of community enterprise, nutritionists, community representatives, and local scholars with a total of 45 participants. The instruments used in the research were in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, and descriptive data analysis. The results indicated as following: 1. Health benefits of Cladophora as a substitute which is a sort of freshwater seaweed provides a high amount of protein similar to the protein source in meat, a high amount of betacarotene four times higher than carrots, vitamins B1, B2, and B12, iron and calcium as well as high dietary fiber. 2. The impact of the relationship between the local food system and the Tai Lue community found that the Tai Lue community gives importance to its family, community, and society. Every member of the village value the Kam Muang tradition, which is the feast and praying for the holy things of the community to protect and bless all of Tai Lue descendants leading to love and unity in the community. For this reason, the community is considered a peaceful and happy community and still continues to preserve ancestral cultural traditions for the generations.