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The International Journal of the Royal Society of Thailand
Volume XV-2023

Teachers may need to address these attitudes and help students overcome any biases
they may have. This involves using culturally responsive teaching techniques or
promoting intercultural understanding.

3) The use of technology in classroom
Up to dates, many Thai teachers have been utilizing technology in the classroom;

they prefer to use digital media technology rather than traditional methods of teaching.
However, this can present both opportunities and challenges (Brown, 2016). While
technology can enhance learning and make it more engaging, it can also be a source

of distraction and may require additional training and resources to implement
effectively (Williams, 2017). Teachers may need to find a balance between using
technology to support learning and minimizing its potential negative effects.

4) Thai students’ perception of the correct use of English
Many Thai students are influenced by the idea that they have to use the language

like native speakers: the American and the English. They are afraid of making mistakes
(e.g., using wrong grammar or mispronouncing the word) when speaking or writing.
This problem does not only results in students ’low English language proficiency, but
also prompts teachers to help their students overcome this obstacle. Yamalee (2018)

suggested that teachers need to be open-mined and realize the diversity of the English
language. English is viewed as a global language with a wide range of accents,
pronunciations, vocabulary, and grammar. To meet the needs of those who speak it,
the English language adapts and changes in various ways.

According to Crystal (2003), the spread of English is illustrated in Kachru (1985)’s

three concentric circles (Figure 1). The inner circle represents the countries where
English is the primary language. Some of those countries where English is spoken
widely and used in official settings are the USA, UK, New Zealand, and Australia.
The outer circle involves the nations which are former colonies of the British Empire,
such as India, Malaysia, and Singapore. Lastly, the expanding circle presents the

countries that English is spoken as a foreign language, such as China, Japan, Russia,
and Israel.

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