Problem-Based Learning Management on Surrounding Laws to Promote Analytical Thinking Skills for Matthayom 2 Students at Phichai School

Abstract

This research aimed to develop a problem-based learning (PBL) management on the topic "The Law Around Us" to promote analytical thinking skills for Matthayom 2 students at Phichai School. Data collections were collected through interviews and the development of learning activities. The primary informants consisted of 6 teachers and 37 students, totaling 43 participants. Research instruments were open-ended interview questions, with data analyzed inductively through descriptive narratives, and data reliability verified using triangulation. The research finding indicated that the PBL approach, implemented through the learning design "Don’t Bully, Be a Friend," effectively enhanced students' analytical thinking skills. The learning management process comprised six steps: identifying the problem, understanding the problem, conducting research, synthesizing knowledge, summarizing and evaluating solutions, and presenting and evaluating the results. This learning model successfully met the needs of 21st-century learners by promoting a variety of learning skills, making the learning process enjoyable, and increasing students' interest in legal knowledge. Furthermore, teachers shifted their roles from knowledge transmitters to facilitators of learning, resulting in more effective learning management.