The Development Ability in Reading and Writing Basic Thai Words Using the SQ3R Technique for Fourth-Grade Students

Abstract

This research aimed to develop the Thai basic word reading and writing abilities of Grade 4 students through the SQ3R technique. The target criteria were set at a minimum average score of 70 percent and at least 70 percent of students passing the established standard. The study employed a one-shot case study design with a target group of nine Grade 4 students. The research instruments consisted of six SQ3R-based lesson plans (12 instructional hours), a Thai basic word reading ability test, and a Thai basic word writing ability test. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and percentage. The results revealed that the students’ Thai basic word reading ability had a mean score of 16.78 points, equivalent to 83.89 percent of the total score, with 8 students passing the criterion, representing 88.89 percent of all participants. Similarly, the students’ Thai basic word writing ability had a mean score of 16.78 points, equivalent to 83.89 percent of the total score, with 8 students passing the criterion, representing 88.89 percent of all participants. In both reading and writing abilities, the percentage of students who passed exceeded the target criterion of 70 percent. In conclusion, the SQ3R technique was found to be an effective instructional approach for improving both the reading and writing of Thai basic words among Grade 4 students, achieving the established objectives.