The Development of Critical Thinking Ability and Learning Achievement in the Literary Work Khun Chang Khun Phaen Through Learning Management Based on the Four Noble Truths for Twelfth-Grade Students

Abstract

The objectives of this research were: 1) to develop critical thinking abilities, and 2) to improve learning achievement in the literature Khun Chang Khun Phaen among Grade 12 students using a learning management approach based on the Four Noble Truths, with a target of achieving average scores and a number of students passing the 75% criterion. The research design was a one-shot case study. The sample group consisted of 30 Grade 12/5 students. The research instruments included six learning management plans based on the Four Noble Truths (totaling 12 hours), a critical thinking ability test, and a learning achievement test for the literature Khun Chang Khun Phaen (Episode: Khun Chang Presents a Petition). Data analysis was performed using mean, standard deviation, and percentage. The results showed that the students achieved an average score of 23.60 for critical thinking (78.67% of the total score), with 23 students (76.67%) passing the criteria. Regarding learning achievement in Khun Chang Khun Phaen, the average score was 24.10 (80.33% of the total score), with 26 students (86.67%) passing the criteria. In conclusion, learning management based on the Four Noble Truths can effectively develop both critical thinking abilities and learning achievement in accordance with the specified criteria