The Development of Word Reading Abilities of Grade One Students by Using Learning PWIM and Gamification Technique

Abstract

This research has the following objectives: 1) to develop a learning management plan using PWIM and gamification techniques to enhance the word reading abilities of Grade 1 students, 2) to compare the word reading abilities of Grade 1 students before and after studying, and 3) to study the satisfaction of Grade 1 students towards the use of PWIM and gamification techniques. The sample group in this research consisted of 40 Grade 1 students from Semester 2, Academic Year 2024, at Bantharnnamthip School, Thung Saliam District, Sukhothai Province. They were selected using a simple random sampling method, with the school as the sampling unit. The research instruments included: 1) A learning management plan using PWIM and gamification techniques, 2) A test to measure word reading abilities, and 3) A satisfaction interview form. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, percentage, and the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test. The research results indicate that: 1) The development of the learning management plan using PWIM and gamification techniques was considered highly appropriate by experts (X̄ = 4.47, S.D. = 0.47), 2) The comparison of students' word reading abilities after studying showed a significant improvement compared to before studying at a statistical significance level of 0.05, and 3) Students were satisfied with learning through the use of PWIM learning management combined with gamification techniques.