Appendices APPENDIX A 1ST SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE Sawadee Khrup! This is a questionnaire designed by Mr. Sakon Kerdpol from Pibulsongkram Rajabhat University as part of his doctoral studies in Education at Flinders University in Australia. The questionnaire is seeking information from foreign tourists about their visit to Thailand. Results from this questionnaire will assist in the development of new topics for students who enroll in a “Tourism” major at Pibulsongkram Rajabhat University. Your cooperation in answering the questionnaire is very much appreciated. Directions: Please fill in the blank and tick the information that relates to you. 1. Your country is…………………. 2. Reason for your visit to Thailand? (please tick all that apply) ….Interest in historical site ….Interest in Thai history ….Shopping ….Recreation ….Education visit ….Tour ….Passing through ….Other. Please specify……………………….. 3. How did you know about this site? ….Tourist leaflet ….Tourist information center ….From a friend ….Advertising on TV ….Guide books ….Magazines ….Internet advertisement ….Brochures of tour operators ….Other. Please specify……………………….. 4. If you visit the tourist sites Phitsanuloke or Sukhothai, what would you like to know and see? ….Tourist attractions ….-Natural sites e.g., national parks, waterfalls ….-Historical sites e.g., ruins, old temples, museum ….Adventure e.g. rafting ….Festivals ….Customs ….Accommodation ….Night life entertainment ….History of the site ….Legend of the site ….Samlor or Tricycle-tour ….OTOP (One Tambol One Product) 65 Appendices ….Other. Please specify…………………………… 5. Where did you stay while visiting this tourist site? ….Hotels ….Guest house ….Hostel ….Friend’s house ….Other. Please specify…………………………….. 6. How long would you like to stay? ….Less than 24 hours. ….1-3 days ….4-6 days ….7-10 days ….11-14 days ….longer 7. How would you prefer to arrange your trip? ….Independently ….Through your job/studies ….Package tour ….Internet 8. What factors would contribute to your decision to visit Phitsanulok or Sukhothai? ….Climate ….Easy accessibility ….Cost and transport ….Language ….Shopping ….Cultural interest ….Food and drink ….tourist attractions ….People ….Other. Please specify…………………………….. 9. Would you come again? ….Yes ….No ….May be 10. Would you recommend to a friend? ….Yes ….No ….May be Thank you very much for your generous and kind cooperation. 66 Appendices APPENDIX B 2ND SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE Learning Together in Local Tourism: A Case Study of the Implementation of Cooperative Learning at Pibulsongkram Rajabhat University. As part of a doctorate study at Flinders University of South Australia, I as a student and researcher have to conduct this research which is part of the study requirement. I would like to request your cooperation in answering the questionnaires which I hope will be beneficial for those who study English either as major or minor or selective and I promise these questionnaires will be anonymous and confidential. Your generous cooperation is very much appreciated. Directions: Please put a tick on all items that correspond to you. Gender of participants Male Female What is your age? 18-20 years old 21-23 years old 24-26 years old Other -Please state How long have you studied English? 10 years 12 years 14 years Other -Please state Directions: Since you have worked in a small group (cooperative learning called Learning Together), please tick the box that is closest to your thinking about the statement: 5 = strongly agree, 4 = agree, 3 = not sure, 2 = disagree, 1 = strongly disagree 67 Appendices Strongly Agree Not Dis- Strongly agree 4 sure agree disagree 5 3 2 1 1. Working in a small group called Learning Together helps me learn my English as a local guide. 2. I find it hard to talk in English as a local guide in a small group. 3. Working in a small group helps me learn English better than other methods such as lecturing from teacher. 4. Working in a small group motivates me to learn more about a local guide. 5. Working in a small group provides me with good studying strategies. 6. Working in a small group makes someone dominant in the group especially when discussing. 7. Working in a small group helps me understand individual differences. 8. Working in a small group helps make me proud of myself as being a helpful participant. 9. I am easily influenced by friends in working in a small group. 10. Working in a small group occupies most of my time. 11. Working in a small group helps me adjust myself. 12. Working in a small group makes me nervous. 13. Working in a small group provides me with a positive attitude toward the teacher and my colleagues. 14. Working in a small group creates individual accountability. 15. I really worry about what others think of me especially when working in a small group. 16. Working in a small group creates willingness to compromise and cooperate. 17. Working in a small group slow down my learning especially being a local guide. 18. Working in a small group provides me more self-confident. 19 Working in a small group helps create companionship. 20. Working in a small group makes me dependent. 21. I work best in a small group. 22. Working in a small group hinders my learning. 68 Appendices 23. I am ambitious to speak out as a local guide in a small group. 24. I am often afraid that I may look ridiculous or make a fool of myself in working in a small group. 25. Working in a small group provides me with good learning strategies. 26. Working in a small group creates interpersonal problems. 27. I feel embarrassed when making a mistake especially during a practice of being a local tour guide in a small group. 28. I lack self-confident when working in a small group. 29. I sometimes have difficulty controlling my temper when practicing as a tour guide in a small group. 30. Working in a small group creates a nice learning atmosphere. 31. Working in a small group wastes my time. 32. I learn better if I study by myself. 33. Working in a small group teaches us social roles. 34. I feel shy when working in a small group. 35. I get upset when someone in a small group does not help work in a group. 36. I feel proud to volunteer to present a small group work. 37. I feel very happy when friends applause after presentation. 38. I feel reluctant to volunteer first when working in a small group. 39. Working in a small group makes me more eager to speak English with foreigners. 40. I feel discourage when I cannot do what others can when working in a small group. Do you have other comments about working in a small group (cooperative learning called Learning Together)? ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………… Thank you very much for your kind cooperation. Sakon Kerdpol 69 Appendices APPENDIX C 3RD SURVEY QUESTIONNAIR Sawadee Khrup! This is a questionnaire designed by Mr. Sakon Kerdpol from Pibulsongkram Rajabhat University as part of his doctoral studies in Education at Flinders University in Australia. The questionnaire is seeking information from foreign tourists about their visit to Thailand. Results from this questionnaire will assist in the development of English language for students who enroll in a “Tourism” major at Pibulsongkram Rajabhat University. Your cooperation in answering the questionnaire is very much appreciated. Directions: Please fill in the blank and tick the information that relates to you. 1. Your country is…………………. 2. Your age group 15-20 years 21-25 years 26-30 years 31-35 years 36-40 years 41-45 years 50 years up 3. Who are you traveling with? alone friend (s) spouse (male) spouse (female) brother/sister other please specify…………………………….. 4. Is it the first visit to Thailand? If not how many times? Yes No Please tick the following statements. 5. = strongly agree 4. = agree 3. = moderate 2. = disagree 1. = strongly disagree 5 4 3 2 1 5. My student is friendly. 6. My student’s English is easy to understand. 7. My student is informative on tourist attractions. 70 Appendices 8. My student is shy. 9. My student can answer the questions. 10. My student is confident in giving information on tourist sites. What could be improving for the student(s)? …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………….................... Thank you very much. 71 Appendices APPENDIX D Student’s Introduction Letter My name is……………………………. I am a student of tourism from Pibulsogkram Rajabhat University. This is part of my study (training) being a local guide. I am very happy to give you information about these tourist attractions. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask and I will try my best to answer them. 72 Appendices APPENDIX E FLINDERS UNIVERSITY ADELAIDE AUSTRALIA August 2006 Dear Dr. Sawarng Pupatwibul, the President of Pibulsongkram Rajabhat University I am writing to inform you of some research being undertaken by Mr. Sakon Kerdpol who is a lecturer at your Pibulsongkram Rajabhat University. Mr. Sakon Kerdpol is a Doctor of Education candidate in the School of Education at Flinders University carrying out research for his thesis entitled “A Case Study of Implementing Cooperative Learning: Learning Together Strategy on Local Tourism for Tourism Industry Students at Pibulsongkram Rajbhat University.” The aim of this research is to investigate how cooperative learning strategy impacts to student learning English. Knowing more about the process of cooperative learning strategy will provide a guide for teachers as they teach students to learn English as a foreign language. The questionnaire to be developed as part of the study will be a useful tool for English language teachers. Participation in the project will involve filling out a questionnaire about positive and negative attitude towards cooperative learning strategy. This will take approximately 30 minutes. The information Mr. Sakon Kerdpol will gather in this project will remain confidential and there will be nothing in the report on the project that will identify any person who participates.