The Effects of Active Learning using Microlearning Games to Enhance Japanese Language Skills of Matthayom Sueksa Four Students

Abstract

In this thesis, the researcher aimed to (1) determine the quality and efficiency of active learning using microlearning games to enhance the Japanese language skills of Mathayom 4 students based on the 80/80 criterion; and (2) examine the effects of this learning approach on students' Japanese language skills. The sample consisted of forty Mathayom 4 students at Sai Nam Phueng School during the first semester of the academic year 2024, selected by simple random sampling through drawing lots for one classroom. The research instruments included: (1) microlearning games for Japanese language subject; (2) a media quality evaluation form; and (3) a Japanese language skills assessment. Data were analyzed using mean (M) and standard deviation (SD).

The findings are as follows: (1) The quality of active learning using microlearning games was at a very good level (M = 4.55, SD = 0.59). The efficiency of this approach was 83.17/82.50, meeting the set criterion of 80/80.  (2) The Japanese language skills of students who learned through this approach were at the highest level (M = 4.56, SD = 0.56).