THE APPLICATION OF PLAY-BASED LEARNING FOR A SCIENCE SUBJECT OF GRADE 5 BHUTANESE STUDENTS
Keywords:
Play-based Learning, Learning Achievement, Attitude, Guided Play, Free PlayAbstract
The objectives of this mixed method study were to compare the learning achievement and attitude of grade 5 Bhutanese students before and after the use of play-based learning. Tests for learning achievement were employed to collect the quantitative information (pre-test and post-test). The qualitative data was gathered through semi-structured interview and structured observation. The outcome showed that the mean score on the pre-test was 11.43, while the mean on the post-test was 23.01, representing a mean difference of 11.58, it was clear that play-based learning had helped students learn more effectively. A paired sample t-test in the table also displays a significant value of .01 which indicated the significance of the test. According to the results of semi-structured interview and structured observation, students were not only motivated and satisfied to learn science through play-based learning, but also developed positive attitude towards the subject. The following themes; 1) Fun, 2) Self confidence, 3) classroom participation and 5) Performance improvement showed how much the students got the opportunity to work with their friends which made them comfortable enough to freely share what they thought.
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