The Development of Academic Achievement Geography on the Topic of Population in Europe Using Instructional Media for Mathayomsuksa 2 Students at Dammarat Suksa School, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai Province. The development of academic achievement in the subject Geography

Abstract

This research aims to achieve the following objectives: 1) To compare the learning outcomes of Mathayomsuksa 2 students at Dammarat Suksa School before and after learning about the population in Europe using artificial media kits, and 2) To investigate the satisfaction levels of Mathayomsuksa 2 students at Dammarat Suksa School after learning about the population in Europe using instructional media. The sample group comprised 26 students studying in the second semester of the academic year 2022, selected using a group randomization method. The research instruments included geography lesson plans focusing on Population in Europe, an analytical learning achievement test, and a satisfaction questionnaire. Data analysis employed descriptive statistics such as mean and standard deviation, as well as the one-sample t-test. The findings indicate that: 1) Mathayomsuksa 2 students demonstrated significantly higher learning achievements after engaging in the learning management using artificial media kits, with a mean score of 16.58 (S.D.= 1.78), passing the criteria at a statistical significance level of .01, and 80 percent of the students meeting the passing criteria; and 2) The assessment of satisfaction after the learning management yielded the highest level of satisfaction, with a mean score of 4.59 (S.D.= 0.53).