Learning Management with Play-Based Learning to Enhance Learning Achievements in Body Language for the Dance Subject for Grade 6 Students

Abstract

The aim of this research was threefold: 1) to develop and assess the quality of a learning management plan using the Play-Based Learning model, 2) to compare the academic achievement before and after using the learning activity set, and 3) to study t student satisfaction after using the learning activity set. The sample group consisted of 30 late primary students in Grade 6 at Wat Sri Samosorn School. The subject was dance and the topic was body language. The research instruments included the learning management plan, pre- and post-tests, and a satisfaction assessment form for the learning management plan and the body language topic. The statistics used were mean, standard deviation, and t-test. The results of the study revealed following: 1) Three learning plans that incorporated body language to replace words, dance postures to replace emotions and feelings, and also animal gestures using four steps, had the most appropriate value for organizing learning activities (x̄=4.73, S.D.=0.48). 2) Results of the comparison of the pre- and post-test with play-based learning revealed that the mean score after organizing learning activities with play-based learning was significantly higher than before learning at the .05 level. 3) Learner satisfaction after play-based learning activities was at the highest level (x̄=4.62, S.D.=0.51).