The Development of Curriculum Based on Happiness Theory to Improve the Hope of College Students

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Title: The Development of Curriculum Based on Happiness Theory to Improve the Hope of College Students
Language: English
Authors: Lin Wei, Bung-On Sereerat, Saifon Songsiengchai, Phenporn Thongkumsuk
Source: World Journal of Education. 2024 14(1):54-65.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 12
Publication Date: 2024
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, College Freshmen, Business Schools, Vocational Education, Expectation, Student Attitudes, Curriculum Development, Psychological Patterns, Comparative Analysis, Environmental Influences, Personal Autonomy, Goal Orientation, Learning Processes
Geographic Terms: Thailand
ISSN: 1925-0746
1925-0754
Abstract: The research objectives were (1) to study the factors affecting the development of hope of college freshman students in Guangxi International Business Vocational College. (2) to develop curriculum based on the happiness theory. (3) to compare the hopes of college freshman students before and after learning by curriculum based on the happiness theory. With a carefully selected sample of 35 students from the first-year Thai class at Guangxi International Business Vocational College, researchers conducted a thorough analysis of various factors affecting students' hope. A range of research tools was utilized, including (1) a questionnaire about the factors affecting the development of hope level. (2) interview form about influencing factors of hope level. (3) lesson plans. (4) the Hope Scale. (5) observation form about student behavior. (6) interview form about opinions on teaching. This study was conducted in 3 steps: (1) study the factors affecting the development of hope. (2) develop curriculum based on the happiness theory. (3) experiment and improvement of curriculum model. The results of the study showed that: (1) factors that affect the development of college students' hopes include personal factors and environmental factors. Personal factors are related to goals thinking, pathways thinking and agency thinking, and environmental factors include family, school, and society. (2) The curriculum based on happiness theory includes 6 elements: principle, goal, contents, and time, learning process, learning resource, and Evaluation. The learning process in the curriculum includes 4 processes: positive emotion, engagement, relationship, meaning, accomplishment, and present. (3) students' hope is improved after the implementation of the curriculum based on happiness theory. This change was statistically significant, especially at the level of 0.1.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2024
Accession Number: EJ1426884
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:The research objectives were (1) to study the factors affecting the development of hope of college freshman students in Guangxi International Business Vocational College. (2) to develop curriculum based on the happiness theory. (3) to compare the hopes of college freshman students before and after learning by curriculum based on the happiness theory. With a carefully selected sample of 35 students from the first-year Thai class at Guangxi International Business Vocational College, researchers conducted a thorough analysis of various factors affecting students' hope. A range of research tools was utilized, including (1) a questionnaire about the factors affecting the development of hope level. (2) interview form about influencing factors of hope level. (3) lesson plans. (4) the Hope Scale. (5) observation form about student behavior. (6) interview form about opinions on teaching. This study was conducted in 3 steps: (1) study the factors affecting the development of hope. (2) develop curriculum based on the happiness theory. (3) experiment and improvement of curriculum model. The results of the study showed that: (1) factors that affect the development of college students' hopes include personal factors and environmental factors. Personal factors are related to goals thinking, pathways thinking and agency thinking, and environmental factors include family, school, and society. (2) The curriculum based on happiness theory includes 6 elements: principle, goal, contents, and time, learning process, learning resource, and Evaluation. The learning process in the curriculum includes 4 processes: positive emotion, engagement, relationship, meaning, accomplishment, and present. (3) students' hope is improved after the implementation of the curriculum based on happiness theory. This change was statistically significant, especially at the level of 0.1.
ISSN:1925-0746
1925-0754