A Development of Micro Learning to Strengthen the Ability to Use Foreign Language Words in Thai for Grade 6 Students

Abstract

The objectives of this research article were: 1) to construct and verify the efficiency of micro learning in strengthening the ability to use foreign words in Thai for grade 6 students based on the 80/80 criteria, 2) to compare the ability to use foreign words in Thai among grade 6 students before and after studying with micro learning, and 3) to study the students' satisfaction with micro learning. The research model employed in this study was research and development. The sample group consisted of 15 grade 6 students from the second semester of the academic year 2021 at Banpongpa School in Phitsanulok, selected by purposive sampling. The research tools included: 1) micro learning materials to strengthen the ability to use foreign language words in Thai, 2) a test to measure the ability to use foreign words in Thai, and 3) a satisfaction questionnaire. Data were analyzed using percentage, mean, standard deviation, and Z-test. The results of the research were as follows: 1) The micro learning materials developed to enhance the ability to use foreign words in Thai for grade 6 students were highly appropriate (M = 4.51, SD = 0.46) and met the efficiency criteria (83.67/82.10). 2) The ability of students to use foreign words in Thai significantly improved after studying through the micro learning materials (p < 0.05). 3) The students' satisfaction with the micro learning materials was at the highest level (M = 4.72, SD = 0.45).