Development of a 6 Steps to Achieving Dreams: Creative Writing Learning Management Model for Enhancing Creative Writing Skills in Thai Language Arts for Grade 6 Students at Ban Namang School

Abstract

This research aims to development of a 6 steps to achieving dreams: creative writing learning management model for enhancing creative writing skills in thai language arts for grade 6 students at ban namang school.The study employed a Research and Development (R&D) framework with four objectives: 1) to study the problems and needs for development of a 6 steps to achieving dreams: creative writing learning management model for enhancing creative writing skills in thai language arts for grade 6 students at ban namang school.; 2) to development of a 6 steps to achieving dreams: creative writing learning management model for enhancing creative writing skills in thai language arts for grade 6 students at ban namang school.; 3) to study the results of using the 6 steps to achieving dreams: creative writing learning management model for enhancing creative writing skills in thai language arts for grade 6 students at ban namang school; and 4) to evaluate student satisfaction and disseminate the results of using the 6 steps to achieving dreams: creative writing learning management model for enhancing creative writing skills in thai language arts for grade 6 students at ban namang school.This research adopted a Research and Development (R&D) methodology, structured into four stages: Stage 1: Research (R1) – Studying the current problems; Stage 2: Development (D1) – Developing the model; Stage 3: Research (R2) – Implementing the model in practice; and Stage 4: Development (D2) – Evaluation and improvement. The sample group for learning management consisted of 22 for grade 6 students at ban namang school in the academic year 2023, selected by cluster random sampling, with the classroom as the sampling unit. The research instruments included: 1) lesson plans and a manual for using the model; 2) a creative writing skill test; and 3) a student satisfaction questionnaire. Data on the problems and implementation were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including mean and standard deviation.

The research findings are as follows:

1. The problems and needs for developing learning activities in the Thai Language learning area for grade 6 students at ban namang school were identified as students lacking knowledge and understanding. Additionally, teachers provided insufficient explanations and examples to help students understand, and there were limited opportunities for skill-practice activities. Furthermore, teaching and learning activities lacked instructional media and equipment.


2. The 6 steps to achieving dreams: creative writing learning management model for enhancing creative writing skills in thai language arts for grade 6 students at ban namang school is named the "CSIFPC Model," comprising six steps: Step 1: Create Doubt; Step 2: Search for Information; Step 3: Increase Thinking; Step 4: Friendly Discussion; Step 5: Propose Ideas to the Large Group; and Step 6: Committed to Society.


3. After implementing the learning activities using the 6 steps to achieving dreams: creative writing learning management model for enhancing creative writing skills in thai language arts for grade 6 students at ban namang school, the majority of the sample students (19 out of 22, representing 86.36%) achieved creative writing skill scores meeting the 80% criterion.


4. The average post-test score was 34.75, equivalent to 86.87%, which exceeded the set standard criterion of 80%. Students' satisfaction with the 6 steps to achieving dreams: creative writing learning management model for enhancing creative writing skills in thai language arts for grade 6 students at ban namang school was at the highest level, with an overall average score of 4.36, representing 87.20%