THE DEVELOPMENT OF PRACTICING TASK IN IMPROVING THE USES OF MANDARIN CHINESE VERBS OF “BAN”, “GAN” AND “ZUO” FOR FOURTH GRADE STUDENTS IN SRISAKET PROVINCE

Abstract

This research aims 1) to develop exercises to improve the proficiency of using verbs in Standard Chinese, specifically 办(bàn), 干(ɡàn), and 做(zuò), 2) to investigate the effects of the exercise on students’ learning achievement of 办(bàn), 干(ɡàn), and 做(zuò), and 3) to study the satisfaction level of students regarding the exercise. The study content focuses on the characteristics of the verbs. 办(bàn) typically involves management, work, punishment, establishment, and procurement. 干(ɡàn) typically involves questioning, doubts, and sometimes negative connotations. 做(zuò) typically involves work, writing, composition, holding positions, and performing duties. The research methodology employs a Pre-Test – Post-Test design with a target group of 20 fourth-year high school students from a Chinese language program at Satreesiriket School, Sisaket Province. The research tools include: 1) Three sets of skill development exercises, 2) a 20-question test measuring learning achievement, and 3) a 10-question satisfaction survey. The research findings among the 20 students revealed a significant improvement in learning achievement, with the average score increasing from 48.75 before (S.D. = 2.22) the exercises to 93.00 after (S.D. = 1.57). The post-exercise scores were significantly higher than pre-exercise scores at the .05 significance level. Additionally, students expressed high satisfaction levels with the exercises (x̄ =4.33, S.D.=1.83).