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Assistant Professor Dr. Natcha Mahapoonyanont is a leading scholar in educational measurement, assessment, and evidence-informed pedagogy. Over the course of her career, she has played a significant role in advancing national and international conversations on Assessment for Learning (AfL), innovative learning ecosystems, and the use of data-driven approaches to improve educational quality. With a B.Ed. (Honors) in Elementary Education, an M.Ed. in Evaluation and Measurement, and an Ed.D. in Testing and Measurement, she has built a robust academic foundation in psychometrics, quantitative methods, and research design—expertise that continues to shape her scholarly and professional contributions.

Dr. Natcha’s global perspective on educational assessment was profoundly influenced by her tenure as a Visiting Research Associate at the Institute of Education, Massey University, New Zealand (2014 - 2016). During this period, she engaged with leading researchers in assessment, classroom practice, and teaching professional learning. Her collaboration later expanded to partnerships with New Zealand schools (2016 - 2018), where she worked closely with teachers and school leaders to study and strengthen the implementation of AfL strategies in real classroom settings. These international experiences deepened her understanding of culturally responsive assessment practices and positioned her as a key figure in efforts to enhance teacher assessment literacy in Thailand.

Her research portfolio is extensive and interdisciplinary, encompassing educational measurement, classroom assessment, vocational education, teacher development, need assessment, and advanced statistics. She has led and co-led a wide range of national research initiatives that address critical issues in Thai education. These include the development of growth mindset indicators and measurement tools, analyses of factors influencing Thai students’ PISA outcomes, comparative studies of educational inequality across ASEAN countries, and the design of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) frameworks to advance lifelong learning. Her work also includes creating innovative instructional models aligned with 21st-century competencies and developing evaluation models for basic education institutions.

A prolific researcher, Dr. Natcha has published widely in SCOPUS-indexed, ERIC-indexed, and other international journals, contributing evidence-based insights that inform both scholarship and practice. She is also a frequent presenter at international conferences, where her studies on AfL, teacher development, and learning ecosystems have consistently received Best Paper Awards. Her academic recognition reflects not only the rigor of her methodological approach but also the practical relevance of her findings for improving teaching and learning.

Throughout her career, Dr. Natcha has been honored with numerous distinctions, including the Distinguished Scholar Award from the European Journal of Scientific Research (2021), the Honorary Alumni Award from the Faculty of Education at Chulalongkorn University (2021), and multiple Outstanding Personnel in Research Awards from Thaksin University (2020 - 2022). In 2023, she received Outstanding Research Awards at the ICESS International Conference for her contributions to educational innovation and pedagogical advancement.

Dr. Natcha’s body of work continues to influence educational policy, teacher preparation programs, and classroom innovation. By bridging sophisticated statistical research with practical application, she remains committed to empowering teachers, enhancing learning outcomes, and building educational systems that are equitable, evidence-based, and responsive to the demands of the 21st century.

Best Paper Awards. Notable recognition include:

• Distinguished Scholar Award, European Journal of Scientific Research (2021)
• Honorary Alumni Award, Faculty of Education, Chulalongkorn University (2021)
• Outstanding Personnel in Research, Thaksin University (2020, 2021, 2022)
• Outstanding Research Awards, ICESS International Conference (2023)

Her ongoing work continues to influence Thai educational policy, teacher preparation, and classroom innovation - bridging robust statistical research with practical, transformative applications that empower learners and educators alike.

Awards

• Distinguished Scholar Award (from European Journal of Scientific Research), Year 2021 
• Honorary Alumni Awards, Faculty of Education, Chulalongkorn University, Year 2021
• Model personnel in research at Faculty level, Thaksin University for the year 2020
• Outstanding personnel Faculty of Education Thaksin University Year 2021. 
• Outstanding Research Award, Thaksin University 2021 Research title: A comparative study of educational management models to reduce educational inequality in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and New Zealand.
• Outstanding personnel Faculty of Education Thaksin University Year 2022. Research title: Development of the Growth Mindset Indicators and measurement Tools for the Thai children in the 21st century.
• Outstanding personnel Faculty of Education Thaksin University Year 2022. Research title: The Power of t-test with large sample size under the Different Condition of Sample Size and Significance Level between real data, transformed data and data from Monte Carlo Simulation Technique.
• Outstanding Research Award, Best Paper Award at The 8th International Conference in Education and Social Science (ICESS-2023) “New Approaches in Education and Social Science”, Thaksin University 2023. Paper title: “Innovative Educators: The Change Agent for Driving the Quality of Education”.
• Outstanding Research Award, Best Paper Award at The 8th International Conference in Education and Social Science (ICESS-2023) “New Approaches in Education and Social Science”, Thaksin University 2023. Paper title: “Learning Ecosystem in the Classroom for Supporting Pedagogy under the Concept of Visible Learning”.

Research as the Project Leader

1. Effects of using the MEQ on prathom suksa six students' problem solving ability in mathematics. (1998) 
2. The use of the constructivist learning theory approach to english achievement of mathayomsuksa 3 students (1998)
3. The development of students' problem solving ability by using MEQ. (1999)
4. Effects of using the portfolio on students' achievement in english. (1999)
5. Factors affecting achievement of students in English in Opportunity expansion school. (2000) 
6. The Development of Portfolio Model for Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition. (2005)
7. The causal model of some factors affecting critical Thinking abilities. (2010)
8. The development of a project evaluation model for basic education institutions. (2011)
9. A Development of the Responsibility Inventory for Bachelor Students in Faculty of Education, Thaksin University. (2013) 
10. A Comparison of Multiple Choice Tests’ Quality under conditions of Scoring with the Partial Knowledge Methods and the different of true answers number. (2013)
11. The Empowerment of Teachers’ Research Culture. (2013)
12. A comparative study of model to support teachers’ capacity in assessment for learning in Thailand and New Zealand. (2017)
13. The development of model to support teachers’ capacity in assessment for learning: Case study of New Zealand.(2017)
14. Assessment for Learning in Classroom: How does it work? (2018).
15. Educational Innovation Based on Assessment for Learning Concepts : A Guide to Drive Education 4.0 (2019)
16. The Appropriate Format of Multiple Choice Tests for Primary Students under the Different Conditions on Level of knowledge, Partial Knowledge Scoring Methods and Number of Correct Answers. (2019)
17. The Power of t-test with large sample size under the Different Condition of Sample Size and Significance Level between real data, transformed data and data from Monte Carlo Simulation Technique. (2019)
18. The Appropriate Format of Multiple Choice Tests for primary school students under the Different Conditions on Level of knowledge, Partial Knowledge Scoring Methods and Number of Correct Answers. (2022) 
19. A comparative study of educational management models to reduce educational inequality in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and New Zealand. (2021)
20. Development of the Growth Mindset Indicators and measurement Tools for the Thai children in the 21st century. (2022)
21. Visible Learning: Educational Innovation to create Thai teachers for students in the 21st century.
22. Research to develop the 21st century model school with the concept of visible learning to enhance the quality of educational management of educational institutions under the Office of Songkhla Primary Educational Service Area 1. (2023)
23. A study of the factors influencing Thai children's PISA scores based on their context. (2024)
24. Guidelines for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to Support Lifelong Learning. (2025)

Journal Article Selected

1. Wipapan Phinla, Wipada Phinla, & Mahapoonyanont, N. (2025). Development of a community-based social studies learning model combined with project-based learning to promote disciplined behavior and responsibility for learning among primary school students in a small school. International Journal of Innovative Research and Scientific Studies, 8(3) 2025, pages: 3603-3614.
2. Wipada Phinla, Wipapan Phinla, & Natcha Mahapoonyanont. (2025). An integrated social studies teaching model based on problem-based and community-based learning to foster 21 st century competencies in small primary schools. International Journal of Innovative Research and Scientific Studies, 8(3) 2025, pages: 509-518.
3. Wipapan Phinla, Wipada Phinla, & Mahapoonyanont, N. (2024). How to Promote 21st-Century Skills through Community-Driven Social Studies Education. South Eastern European Journal of Public Health, 1082–1097. https://doi.org/10.70135/seejph.vi.2855
4. Wipada Phinla, Wipapan Phinla, & Natcha Mahapoonyanont. (2024). Challenges and Innovations in Developing a Social Studies Curriculum for 21st-Century Learners in Small Schools. South Eastern European Journal of Public Health, 1098–1114. https://doi.org/10.70135/seejph.vi.2856
5. Natcha Mahapoonyanont, Nuttapong Songsang, Wipapan Phinla, Wipada Phinla, Uthai Sirikun, Sukparut Raksakan, Phatcharida Foithong, Warapop Tanhui. (2024). Innovative Educators: The Change Agent for Driving the Quality Of Education. Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Education and Social Science (ICESS-2023) "New Approaches in Education and Social Science"., pp. 79-90.
6. Natcha Mahapoonyanont, Wipapan Phinla, Wipada Phinla, Taradeth Mahapoonyanont, Nuttapong Songsung, Magnus S. Gudmundsson. (2024). Learning Ecosystem in the Classroom for Supporting Pedagogy under the Concept of Visible Learning.  Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Education and Social Science (ICESS-2023) "New Approaches in Education and Social Science", pp. 68-78.
7. Wipada Phinla, Natcha Mahapoonyanont, Wipapan Phinla, Nuttapong SongsungMagnus S. Gudmundsson. (2024). How to Enhance Teachers’ Ability to Practice under the Concept of Visible Learning. Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Education and Social Science (ICESS-2023) "New Approaches in Education and Social Science"., pp. 58-67.
8. Wipapan Phinla, Natcha Mahapoonyanont, Wipada Phinla, Nuttapong Songsung,Magnus S. Gudmundsson. (2024).  Visible Learning In The Primary School: How Does It Work?  Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Education and Social Science (ICESS-2023) "New Approaches in Education and Social Science"., pp. 43-57.
9. Nutchanat Jaidumrong, Natcha Mahapoonyanont, Nuttapong Songsang, Magnus S. Gudmundsson. (2024).  Effect Of Growth Mindset On The Academic Achievement Of Students. Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Education and Social Science (ICESS-2023) "New Approaches in Education and Social Science"., pp. 37-42.
10. Thaniya Yaodum, Natcha Mahapoonyanont, Nutchanat Jaidumrong, Nuttapong Songsung, Magnus S. Gudmundsson. (2024). Experiential Learning for Higher Education Students: Why, What, And How?. Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Education and Social Science (ICESS-2023) "New Approaches in Education and Social Science"., pp. 182-190.
11. Natcha Mahapoonyanont, Wipapan Phinla, Wipada Phinla, Taradeth Mahapoonyanont, Khanittha Jirarat. (2024). What Factors Influence the Development of Education Quality in Thailand, according to the Concept of Visible Learning? A Mixed Methods Approach Using Qualitative Content Analysis Based on Expert Interviews. International Multidisciplinary Research Journal. Volume 1; pp. 15-21
12. Wipada Phinla, Wipapan Phinla, and Natcha Mahapoonyanont. (2024). Development of an Active Learning-Based Teaching Model to Promote Higher-Order Thinking Skills in History for Students in Small Schools. Yala Rajabhat University Journal, 19(1), 29-39.
13. Nuchanat Jaidamrong and Natcha Mahapoonyanont. (2024). A Training Package to Promote the Growth Mindset of HigherEducation Students. Educational Administration: Theory And Practice, 30(4); 9352-9357.
14. Wipapan Phinla, Wipada Phinla, Natcha Mahapoonyanont(2024) Lessons Learned from the Success  of  Model Schools  for  21st Century  Learners:  Enhancing Educational  Quality  through the  Visible  Learning Concept. Library Progress International, 44(3), 15858-15867
15. Wipada Phinla, Natcha Mahapoonyanont, Wipapan Phinla (2024) Development of Training Kits for 21st Century Thai Teacher Production Based on the Visible Learning Concept to Enhance Education Quality Management in Schools under the Songkhla Primary Education Service Area Office 1. Library Progress International, 44(3), 18673-18690.
16. Thaniya Yaodum, Natcha Mahapoonyanont, Nuchanat Jaidamrong (2024) A Model of Integrated Experiential Learning for Teacher Professional Programme to Enhance Skills and Potentials of Thaksin University Students. Library Progress International, 44(2s), 2022-2026.
17. Nuchanat Jaidamrong and Natcha Mahapoonyanont. (2024). A Training Package to Promote the Growth Mindset of HigherEducation Students. Educational Administration: Theory And Practice, 30(4); 9352-9357.
18. Wipada Phinla, Wipapan Phinla, Natcha Mahapoonyanont. (2024). Development of an active learning teaching model to promote higher order thinking skills in history for students in small schools. Journal of Yala Rajabhat University. 19(1); 29-39.
19. Natcha Mahapoonyanont, Wipapan Phinla, Wipada Phinla, Taradeth Mahapoonyanont, Khanittha Jirarat. (2024). What Factors Influence the Development of Education Quality in Thailand, according to the Concept of Visible Learning? A Mixed Methods Approach Using Qualitative Content Analysis Based on Expert Interviews. International Multidisciplinary Research Journal. Volume 1; pp. 15-21
20. Natcha Mahapoonyanont, Nuttapong Songsang, Wipapan Phinla, Wipada Phinla, Uthai Sirikun, Sukparut Raksakan, Phatcharida Foithong, Warapop Tanhui. (2024). Innovative Educators: The Change Agent for Driving the Quality Of Education. Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Education and Social Science (ICESS-2023) "New Approaches in Education and Social Science"., pp. 79-90.
21. Natcha Mahapoonyanont, Wipapan Phinla, Wipada Phinla, Taradeth Mahapoonyanont, Nuttapong Songsung, Magnus S. Gudmundsson. (2024). Learning Ecosystem in the Classroom for Supporting Pedagogy under the Concept of Visible Learning.  Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Education and Social Science (ICESS-2023) "New Approaches in Education and Social Science"., pp. 68-78.
22. Wipada Phinla, Natcha Mahapoonyanont, Wipapan Phinla, Nuttapong SongsungMagnus S. Gudmundsson. (2024). How to Enhance Teachers’ Ability to Practice under the Concept of Visible Learning. Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Education and Social Science (ICESS-2023) "New Approaches in Education and Social Science"., pp. 58-67.
23. Wipapan Phinla, Natcha Mahapoonyanont, Wipada Phinla, Nuttapong Songsung,Magnus S. Gudmundsson. (2024).  Visible Learning In The Primary School: How Does It Work?  Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Education and Social Science (ICESS-2023) "New Approaches in Education and Social Science"., pp. 43-57.
24. Nutchanat Jaidumrong, Natcha Mahapoonyanont, Nuttapong Songsang, Magnus S. Gudmundsson. (2024).  Effect Of Growth Mindset On The Academic Achievement Of Students. Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Education and Social Science (ICESS-2023) "New Approaches in Education and Social Science"., pp. 37-42.
25. Thaniya Yaodum, Natcha Mahapoonyanont, Nutchanat Jaidumrong, Nuttapong Songsung, Magnus S. Gudmundsson. (2024). Experiential Learning for Higher Education Students: Why, What, And How?. Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Education and Social Science (ICESS-2023) "New Approaches in Education and Social Science"., pp. 182-190.
26. Natcha Mahapoonyanont. (2023). Proposed Policy for Tackling Educational Inequality in ThailandJOURNAL OF EDUCATION MAHASARAKHAM UNIVERSITY. 17(1): 18-39.
27. Natcha Mahapoonyanont and Suwichaya Putuptim. (2022). POWER OF TEST UNDER THE CONDITION OF DIFFERENT SAMPLE SIZES, LEVELS OF SIGNIFICANCE, AND DATA TYPES. Journal of Social Science and Buddhistic Anthropology. 7(7); 101 -118.
28. Natcha Mahapoonyanont, Wipapan Phinlaม Wipada Phinla, Taradeth Mahapoonyanont, Khanittha Jirarat. (2023). What factors influence the development of education quality in Thailand, 
    according to the concept of visible learning? A mixed methods approach using qualitative content analysis based on expert interviews. Proceedings of the 7th Canadian International Conference on Advances in Education, Teaching & Technology 2023. June 10 & 11, 2023. Chestnut Conference Center, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
29. Natcha Mahapoonyanont. (2022). Educational Equality: Key Factor for Sustainable Development. 15th Annual International Conference on Literature, 30-31 May & 1-2 June 2022, Athens, Greece.
30. Natcha Mahapoonyanont. (2022). How To Reduce Educational Inequality in Thailand, Lessons From Vietnam, Indonesia and New Zealand. Journal of Positive School Psychology, 6(5), 2907-2912.
31. Natcha Mahapoonyanont, Wipada Phinla, Wipapan Phinla. (2022). Growth Mindset: Key Factor for Developing Citizens. Proceedings of 9th International Multidisciplinary Conference on Economics, Business, Technology and Social Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey, 87-90.
32. Natcha Mahapoonyanont and Suwichaya Poothaptim. (2022). Statistical testing power under the condition of determining the sample size. Levels of significance and different types of data. Journal of Buddhist Social Sciences and Anthropology. 7(7); 101 -118.
33. Natcha Mahapoonyanont and Suwichaya Putuptim. (2021). The Power of T-Test with Large Sample Size under the Different Condition of Sample Size and Significance Level between Real Data, Transformed Data, and Data from Monte Carlo Simulation Technique. Global Journal of Engineering and Technology Review. 5 (2) 31 – 39.
34. Bunyathat Muenlamai, Chailikit Soipetkasem, Natcha Mahapoonyanont. (2020). Development of Indicators for Physical Education Teacher’s Competency in Three Southern Border Provinces of Thailand , Journal of Education Thaksin University, 20(1): 66-87.
35. Natcha Mahapoonyanont. (2020). Student Self-Assessment: A Powerful Tool of Assessment for Learning. International Journal of Applied Research in Management and Economics 6(7):27-32
36. Natcha Mahapoonyanont. (2020). Educational Innovation Based on Assessment for Learning Concepts: A Guide to Drive Education 4.0. GATR Global Journal of Business Social Sciences Review, 8(2): 132-143
37. Natcha Mahapoonyanont, Sally Hansen, Jenny Poskitt. (2020).  Policy Suggestions on Teacher Professional Development for Thailand: Assessment for Learning to Drive Education 4.0. Test Engineering and Management. 82: 8081-8089.
38. Wartono1, Yohana Fransiska Alfroni, John Rafafy Batlolona, and Natcha Mahapoonyanont. (2019). Inquiry-Scaffolding Learning Model: Its Effect on Critical Thinking Skills and Conceptual Understanding. Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Fisika Al-Biruni, 8(2): 245-255.
39. Natcha Mahapoonyanont. (2019). Assessment for learning in classroom: how does it work?. International Journal of Management and Applied Science. 5(5). 60-65.
40. John Rafafy Batlolona and Natcha Mahapoonyanont. (April 2019). Academic Learning Outcome And Creative Thinking Skills On Projectile Motion Topic. Jurnal Pendidikan Indonesia (JPI). Vol. 8 (1): 1 – 8. DOI: 10.23887/jpi-undiksha.v8i1.14524
41. Natcha Mahapoonyanont. (2019). The Integration of Teaching, Academic Services and Research to Reinforce Professional Learning Community (PLC)” : Work integrated Learning for teachers’ students. In New Zealand Association for Cooperative Education 2019 Refereed Conference Proceedings, Waiheke Island, New Zealand, 16-17 April, 2019.
42. Aurawan Suwannarat, Rawadi Krahomwong, and Natcha Mahapoonyanont. (2018). Biased Items in Admission Test of Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University. Journal of Educational Measurement Mahasarakham University : JEM-MSU.  18 (1): 1-16.
43. Natcha Mahapoonyanont, Sally Hansen, Jenny Poskitt. (2017).  Model to support teachers’ capacity in assessment for learning. International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research. (IJSBAR). 36(2), p. 36-52. 
44. Natcha Mahapoonyanont, Sally Hansen, Jenny Poskitt. (2017).  A comparative study of model to support teachers’ capacity in assessment for learning in Thailand and New Zealand. International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research. (IJSBAR). 36(1), p. 245-265.
45. Natcha Mahapoonyanont and Tharadeth Mahapoonyanont. (October 2014 – March 2015). The Empowerment of Teachers’ Research Culture. Parichart Journal, Thaksin University. 27(2)  146 – 167.
46. Natcha Mahapoonyanont and Pamika Sangkhorn. (2016). A Development of the Responsibility Inventory for Bachelor Students in Faculty of Education, Thaksin University. Rajabhat Journal of Science, Humanities & Social Sciences. Vol 17 No. 1 (January – June 2016), 144-155. 
47. Natcha Mahapoonyanont. (January - April 2014). A Comparison of Multiple Choice Tests’ Quality under conditions of Scoring with the Partial Knowledge Methods and the different of true answers number. SOCIAL SCIENCES RESEARCH AND ACADEMIC JOURNAL. 9 (25)  (2013), 1-22. 
48. Duenpen Kochakornjarupong, Tawatchai Thanyawong , Preedaporn Kanjanasomranwong and Natcha Mahapoonyanont. (2012). An Innovation for Supporting “Virtue Ethical Issue” Based on Sufficient Economy. Thaksin University Journal. 15(3), 27 – 335
49. Natcha Mahapoonyanont. (2012). The causal model of some factors affecting critical Thinking abilities. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 46, 146 – 150.
50. Natcha Mahapoonyanont, Tharadet Mahapoonyanont, Saksan Samrit. (2012). The development of a project evaluation model for basic education institutions. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 46, 277 – 282.
51. Duenpen Kochakornjarupong, Patamaporn Maikaew, Firdaus Abdulroseh, Predaporn Kanjanasomranwong and Natcha Mahapoonyanont. (2010). A Support System for Managing Income-payment Based on Sufficient Economy. Thaksin University Journal,  13(2) July-December. 28-42.
52. Natcha Mahapoonyanont, Rewadee Krahomwong, Duenpen Kochakornjarupong, Worawanninee Rachasong. (2010).   Critical Thinking Abilities Assessment Tools; Reliability Generalization. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences 2, 434-438. 
53. Natcha Mahapoonyanont. ( 2010).   Portfolio for Assessment of Prior Learning (APL). Procedia Social and Behavioural Sciences, 2, 444-448. 
54. Natcha Mahapoonyanont. ( 2010).   Portfolio Model for Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition. 7th Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference (APMEC) 1, 223. 
55. Natcha Mahapoonyanont, Tharadeth Mahapoonyanont, Nussara Pengkaew, Rojarek Kamhangkit. (2010). Power of the test of One-Way Anova after transforming with large sample size data. Procedia Social and Behavioral Sciences, 9, 933-937.
56. Natcha Mahapoonyanont. (2010). Factors related to critical thinking abilities; a meta-analysis. Procedia Social and Behavioral Sciences, 9, 986-990.