A Study of Academic Achievement in Thai Subject by Using Cooperative Learning, STAD Techniques, Together with Reading Exercises of First Grade Students

Abstract

This research is to study academic achievement in Thai subject. Using cooperative learning, the STAD technique, together with reading exercises of First Grade students. The objectives are 1) to compare the academic achievement in Thai subject. By using cooperative learning, STAD technique, together with reading exercises of Grade 1 before and after class. 2) To study satisfaction with cooperative learning arrangement, STAD technique combined with reading exercises in Grade 1. The sample group used in this research were students in Grade 1/1, Semester 2, Academic Year 2023, Mandasongtham School, Si Sa Ket Province, 30 students, using the Cluster Random Sampling method, by using the classroom as the randomization unit. The tools used in the research consisted of 1) a learning management plan for the Thai subject. Using cooperative learning, the STAD together with six reading practice plans. 2) Academic achievement test, 3-choice type, 20 questions. And 3) one satisfaction test, consisting of 15 questions. The results of the research showed that 1) teaching activities using cooperative learning, the STAD technique, together with reading exercises for Grade 1 had significantly higher academic achievement after learning than before learning. Statistically significant at the .05 level. 2) Students were at the highest level of satisfaction with the STAD cooperative learning technique combined with reading exercises (=4.52, S.D.=0.31).