SOLGEN organized an English Language Training Program

School of Languages and General Education organized an English training program for new-generation teachers in the field of general education. School of Languages and General Education on 23-27 May 2022 and 6-8 June 2022 at Language Activity Room1 (LA1), Academic Building 1 Walailak University. lectures on the subjects of English grammar, English reading, and TOEIC test taking strategies describe by Mrs. Nuchanat Sukkaew and lecture on English listening and TOEIC exam techniques by Mr. Poom Chanpom.

The goal is to improve the reading, writing, speaking, and listening abilities of new teachers at the School of Languages and General Education in the English language. An English proficiency test to pass the qualifications to be a teacher at Walailak University. as well as to create motivation for the new generation of teachers to continually improve their English skills There were 10 participants in the project. Throughout the project, satisfaction from participants was at the highest level. and received feedback from the participants to have the project continue to be held.

SOLGEN Arranging Research Writeshop Series

Research Deaprtment, School of Languages and General Education, Walailak University organized the 1st Research Writeshop Series project for the academic year 2022 during 24-27 May 2022 at Chopradu Conference Room, Walailak University Hospital, and Meeting Room 1, Academic Building 5.
The project purpose is to create an effective research writing culture, in particular, the production of 1:1 research articles with international cooperation and production of a draft research proposal proposal in fiscal year 2023 according to the policy of entering the World Ranking University
The project is divided into 4 sub-activities as follows:
1. Writing a personal original article draft
2. Writing an external research grant research project proposal
3. Writing articles with international cooperation
4. Presentation and evaluation

Congratulations to the lecturers of School of Languages and General Education who have received 4.5 or higher teaching performance evaluation scores from students in academic year 2021

Summary of Research Publications in May 2022

School of Languages and General Education has research publications 1:1 that have been accepted to publish and publish in May which consists of 1 paper as follow:

#Q1 1 paper
Author: Aj. Pavirasa Praditsorn and Asst. Prof. Mark Bedoya Ulla
Manuscript titled: “Supporting the Online Language Teaching in a University in Thailand: The Use of Zoom and Facebook (Zoom-Booking)” has been published in TESL-EJ

SOLGEN invites you to join the training to develop personnel's potential in teaching international courses.

Invite you to join the training to develop personnel’s potential in teaching international courses.
– Thursday June 2, 2022 Lecture on “Learning Management in International Programs” Lecture by Ms.Wimonsiri Hemtanon
– Friday 10 June 2022 Lecture on “Management of Thai Language Teaching in International Programs” Lecture by Mr.Danai Ployplai

Online via ZOOM
Meeting ID: 996 5923 8588
Passcode: 840839
Link: https://wu-ac-th.zoom.us/j/99659238588…

SOLGEN Organizing Volunteer Projects Reducing Educational Disparities

On May 17-19, 2022, School of Languages and General Education (SOLGEN) organized a project SOLGEN’s volunteer to reduce educational inequality at Khok Kloi Subdistrict, Takua Thung District, Phang Nga Province.
SOLGEN Volunteer Project is a project that gives students the opportunity to study at Walailak University to use the skills and knowledge gained from studying in general education courses and applied in teaching Thai and English to children of migrant workers in Phang Nga province at Burma Young Buddhist Cultural and Learning Center, Khok Kloi Subdistrict, Takua Thung District, Phang Nga Province. Because in the aforementioned areas there are schools that teach children of Burmese workers to have language skills to live in a country other than their native country.

The School of Languages and General Education saw greater policy importance, especially at the international level this can be seen from the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations in Article 4, ensuring that everyone has an inclusive and equal quality education and support lifelong learning opportunities. Article 10 reduces internal inequality among nations and Article 16 promotes peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development for all with access to justice and building effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels.

Creating a SOLGEN project, volunteering to reduce educational inequality Therefore, it is a part that will increase educational opportunities for these children in order to create a new generation of children with knowledge of both Thai and Burmese languages and provide these children with skills and knowledge that are useful for life and careers in the future.

The project will raise awareness of the volunteer spirit of Walailak University students. Responding to the university’s fourth strategic issue in creating and developing graduate quality. In response to the National Strategy ,Strategy 4 promote activities to develop academic and social potential of students. including promoting the development of quality students Knowledge, morality, discipline, responsibility has leadership qualities, has a public mind, is both a “good person and a smart person”.

On this occasion, SOLGEN would like to thank all of support that have been delivered to the project. The project has already been a representative to deliver kindness from everyone to the children.

SOLGEN 5S: 2nd self-audit

On May 18, 2022, the School of Languages and General Education hosted Walailak University 5S committee on the subject of the first round of 5S audit 2022.

The primary goal of this audit was to ensure that all Walailak University faculty members adhere to and implement the WU 5S criteria and also to determine the evaluation score for the faculty.

On this particular occasion, and on behalf of the Dean the chair of 5S WG delivered the opening speech. In his speech, he mentioned to the committee that the Dean has established a 5S working group at SOLGEN, whereby the WG meets every month to carry out inspections and conduct self-audits every three months merely to improve the working environment for all faculty members while adhering to Walailak University’s policy.

In addition, the chair of the 5S WG highlighted on what the WG has been doing to maintain the 5S standard at SOLGEN, which was followed by a one-hour the state of 5S at SOLGEN presentation led by administrative and academic officers.

In conclusion, the University committee informed the faculty to wait for its score in the few weeks’ time.

The chair of the 5S WG delivered the closing remarks and thanked the committee for their valuable time spent conducting the 1st audit for fiscal year 2022.

Summary of Research Publications in April 2022

School of Languages and General Education has research publications 1:1 that have been accepted to publish and publish in April which consists of 3 papers as follow:

#Q2 1 paper
Author: Aj. Monchadapon Sukkan and Aj. Kitti Chaowana
Manuscript titled: “The Preservation of Original Pottery in Southern Thailand” has been accepted for publication in SPAFA Journal

#Q3 1 paper

Author: Aj. Uswatun Khasanah and Aj. Kiki Juli Anggoro
Manuscript titled: “EFL Students’ Independent Learning with PearDeck Interactive Slides” has been accepted for publication in Studies in Self-Access Learning Journal Journal

#Q4 1 paper

Author: Aj. Annisa Laura Maretha and Aj. Kiki Juli Anggoro
Manuscript titled: “App Review: TikTok: Benefits, Drawbacks, and Implications for the ELT Field” has been accepted for publication in Studies in MEXTESOL Journal

SOLGEN held a meeting to track research progress and research with international cooperation.

On Wednesday, April 27, 2022, Research Department, School of Languages and General Education organized a meeting to follow up on research progress of faculty members in the school, including following up on research projects in collaboration with faculty members from Batangas State University, Philippines.

At the meeting Asst. Prof. Mark Bedoya Ulla, Head of the research, clarified the results of cooperation with cooperation partners and plans to develop research projects, that will take place in the future. In the period of May – June, the research facility has been working with the research institute committee to organize the first SOLGEN research writeshop series project, which will have four sub-activities as follows:

Writing an individual research manuscript
Writing a research proposal for external funding
Writing an international collaborative paper
Presentation and Activity Evaluation

However, at the meeting there was a report on the research results and exchange research data including a review plan and evaluation of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Walailak University and Batangas State University, Philippines that will take place in May 2022.

SOLGEN Organize project "Additional tutoring before taking
Thai language proficiency exam (exit exam)

On April 20, 2022, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, the School of Languages and General Education organized additional tutoring activities for students before taking the Thai language proficiency exam (exit exam) by teachers from the Thai subject and academics as tutoring assistants to encourage students to prepare and review Thai language knowledge before the Exit Exam. There were over 200 students attended the tutoring.
The project’s success was measured by the satisfaction of the participants with an average value of 4.45 of 5, and the majority of students who participated gained knowledge and enjoyment