The Development of Game-Based Learning Activities on Religion and Thai Society for Matthayomsuksa 4 Students

Abstract

The objectives of this research were to (1) develop game-based learning activities on Religion and Thai Society for Matthayomsuksa 4 students to be effective according to the 80/80 criteria, (2) determine the effectiveness index of game-based learning activities on Religion and Thai Society for Matthayomsuksa 4 students, (3) compare the academic achievement of Matthayomsuksa 4 students between pre and post of game-based learning, and (4) study the satisfaction of Matthayomsuksa 4 students with game-based learning activities on Religion and Thai Society. This research is a quasi-experimental research and the sample consisted of 38 Matthayomsuksa 4/1 students at Kantharawichai School by selected by cluster random sampling. The instruments used for this research included the activities lesson plans, a leaning achievement test, and satisfaction questionnaire. The analysis was accomplished by percentage, mean, standard deviation and dependent sample t-test. The research results found that the development of game-based learning activities on religion and Thai society for Mathayom 4 students had an efficiency of 85.89/88.50, which was higher than the criteria set at 80/80. The effectiveness index of the game-based learning activity plan on religion and Thai society for Mathayom 4 students has an effectiveness index value of 0.81. The academic achievement of Matthayomsuksa 4 students who received game-based learning activities after studying was significantly higher than before studying at the .05 level. The student satisfaction towards game-based learning activities overall, it is at the highest level.