The Effects of Using a Board Game on Basic Knowledge of Thai Music Among Grade 7 Students

Abstract

This research article aims to (1) develop a learning management approach using board games combined with the TGT (Teams-Games-Tournaments) technique on the topic of basic knowledge about Thai music, and (2) compare the academic achievement in Thai music before and after learning about the fundamental aspects of Thai music among Grade 7 students. This study employs an experimental research design, with the sample group consisting of 31 students from Grade 7/1 at Bannongchumsaeng School, selected through purposive sampling. The data collection tools include (1) a learning management plan integrating the TGT technique with board games, (2) board games, and (3) an achievement test on basic knowledge about Thai music. The quality of the learning management plan, board games, and achievement test was analyzed using mean and standard deviation, while the comparison of pre- and post-learning achievement was conducted using a dependent samples t-test. The research findings reveal that: 1) The quality and appropriateness of the board games, as evaluated by experts across six aspects, were rated at the highest level of suitability. Additionally, the overall effectiveness of the learning activities using board games on the topic of basic knowledge about Thai music was also rated at the highest level. 2) The academic achievement in Thai music regarding basic knowledge about Thai music significantly increased after the intervention, with statistical significance at the .05 level.