The Development of Cooperative Learning Activities Using Jigsaw Technique on The Good Community Members and Local Culture for Prathom Suksa 4 Students

Abstract

This research aims to (1) develop collaborative learning activities using the Jigsaw technique on the topic of community members and local culture for Prathomsuksa 4 students, with an effectiveness criterion of 80/80, (2) compare the analytical thinking abilities of students before and after who participated in collaborative learning activities using the Jigsaw, (3) study the desirable characteristics related to the enthusiasm for learning among students who participated in collaborative learning activities using the Jigsaw, and (4) study the satisfaction of students toward collaborative learning activities using the Jigsaw technique. The population is 200 students in Grade 4, Semester 1, Academic Year 2023, Phra Kumara Maha Sarakham School. The sample group consists of 40 Prathomsuksa 4/1 students selected through group randomization. Research tools include plans for collaborative learning activities, analytical thinking abilities test, measures of desirable characteristics related to learning enthusiasm, and satisfaction questionnaires. Statistical methods employed in the research include percentages, averages, standard deviations, and dependent sample t-test. The research findings indicate that; Development collaborative learning using the Jigsaw technique on the topic of community members and local culture for Prathomsuksa 4 students was effective as 82.98/85.83. Critical thinking ability of students who participated in cooperative learning activities using the Jigsaw technique after school was statistically significantly higher than before at a level of .05. Desirable characteristics related to the enthusiasm for learning of who participated in collaborative learning activities using the Jigsaw scored at a good level for all students. The overall satisfaction of students with collaborative learning activities using the Jigsaw is at the highest level.