Developing Reading, Writing, and Reading Comprehension Skills in Thai of Prathomsuksa 3 Students Using a Brain-based Learning Model Combined with Multimedia

Abstract

The purposes of this research article were 1) to develop reading skills; 2) to develop writing skills; and 3) to improve Thai reading comprehension abilities after implementing a brain-based learning model combined with multimedia of Prathomsuksa 3 Students. 80% of the students achieved a score of 80% or higher. The target group was Prathomsuksa 3 Students in class 3/1 at Anuban Sri That school, Sri That Subdistrict, Sri That District, Udon Thani Province. This was the action research conducted in the classroom. Data collection instruments included 1) a lesson plan using the brain-based learning model combined with multimedia; 2) a Thai reading skills test; 3) a Thai writing skills test; and 4) a Thai reading comprehension test. Statistical analysis included percentages, mean, and standard deviations. Data was analyzed using descriptive content analysis. The research findings showed that 1) In the Thai word reading skills of Prathomsuksa 3 Students, using brain-based learning model combined with multimedia, 33 students passed the criteria, with an evaluation score of 86.84%, exceeding the set criterion of 80%; 2) in the Thai word writing skills of Prathomsuksa 3 Students, using brain-based learning model combined with multimedia, 34 students passed the criteria, with an evaluation score of 89.47%, exceeding the set criterion of 80%; and 3) in the Thai reading comprehension ability of Prathomsuksa 3 Students, using brain-based learning model combined with multimedia, 33 students passed the criteria, with an evaluation score of 86.84%, exceeding the set criterion of 80%.