The Effects of Learning Management Based on Simpson’s Psychomotor Domain Theory Integrated with the Demonstration Technique on Banana Leaf Craft Skills of Grade 4 Students

Abstract

This research aimed to: (1) develop the psychomotor skills in the Career and Technology subject on banana leaf handicrafts of Grade 4 students through learning management based on Simpson’s psychomotor learning framework supplemented with demonstration techniques, with a performance criterion of at least 70 percent of the total score; (2) enhance students’ academic achievement in the same subject using the same instructional approach, with achievement meeting at least 70 percent of the total score; and (3) examine students’ satisfaction toward the instructional management. The participants consisted of 24 Grade 4 students enrolled in the first semester of the 2025 academic year at Ban Huai Rae School, under the Khon Kaen Primary Educational Service Area Office 2. The research instruments included lesson plans on banana leaf handicrafts, a psychomotor skills assessment, a learning achievement test, and a student satisfaction questionnaire. Data were analyzed using percentage, mean, standard deviation, and a one-sample t-test. The results indicated that students’ psychomotor skill performance achieved a mean score of 15.94 (79.66 percent), and all students (100 percent) met the prescribed criterion. Students’ academic achievement attained a mean score of 16.33 (81.66 percent), with all students (100 percent) meeting the criterion. In addition, overall student satisfaction toward the instructional approach was rated at the highest level.