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Effects of zone of proximal development based scaffolding techniques on reading comprehension of Thai university students |
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| รหัสดีโอไอ | |
| Creator | Surachai Yusuk |
| Title | Effects of zone of proximal development based scaffolding techniques on reading comprehension of Thai university students |
| Publisher | Nakhon Pathom Rajabhat University |
| Publication Year | 2561 |
| Journal Title | Journal of Thai Interdisciplinary Research |
| Journal Vol. | 13 |
| Journal No. | 4 |
| Page no. | 1 |
| Keyword | scaffolding techniques, zone of proximal development, reading comprehension, attitudes, obstacles |
| URL Website | http://rdi.npru.ac.th |
| Website title | วารสารวิจัยสหวิทยาการไทย |
| ISSN | 2465-3837 |
| Abstract | This present study aimed to investigate the effects of ZPD based scaffolding techniques on readingcomprehension and attitudes of Thai University Students and identify the major obstacles in the reading session ofEnglish compulsory course 1 at Nakhon Pathom Rajabhat University. The participants were forty eight first yearstudents from various faculties. Questionnaires were distributed to all subjects. The data obtained throughquestionnaires were then computed and quantitatively analyzed by utilizing the SPSS program. In general, theresults from t-test and Delayed Post-Test revealed the positive effect of the ZPD based scaffolding techniques inenhancing reading comprehension for students. Moreover, the results also indicated the prospects of positivelysupporting the incorporation of ZPD based scaffolding techniques in teaching. Additionally, the overall resultsshowed that each of the fifteen survey items had effects on students' attitudes. In addition, the findings unveiled thatthere were some other concerning points when applying the techniques to classroom. The pedagogicalimplementation will also be discussed. |
