The Development of Word Reading Ability in Irregular Spelling Patterns and Listening-Speaking Abilities through Brain-Based Learning Integrated with Educational Games of Grade 1 Students

Abstract

The purpose of this research was : 1) to develop a learning management plan using Brain-Based Learning integrated with Educational games to enhance the word reading ability in irregular spelling patterns and listening-speaking abilities of Grade 1 students, 2) to compare the word reading ability in irregular spelling patterns of Grade 1 students before and after studying, and 3) to compare listening-speaking abilities of Grade 1 students before and after studying. The sample group in this research consisted of 6 Grade 1 students from Semester 2, Academic Year 2025, at Banyangsai Prommaprachason School, Muang District, Sukhothai Province. They were selected using a cluster sampling method, with the school as the sampling unit. The research instruments included: 1) A learning management plan using Brain-Based Learning integrated with educational games of Grade 1 students, 2) A test to measure word reading ability in irregular spelling patterns, and 3) A test to measure listening-speaking abilities. 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 Brain-Based Learning integrated with Educational games to enhance the word reading ability in irregular spelling patterns and listening-speaking abilities was considered highly appropriate by experts (x̄ = 4.52, S.D. = 0.51), 2) The comparison of students' word reading ability in irregular spelling patterns after studying showed a significant improvement compared to before studying at a statistical significance level of 0.05, and 3) The comparison of students' listening-speaking abilities after studying showed a significant improvement compared to before studying at a statistical significance level of 0.05