THE DEVELOPMENT OF READING COMPREHENSION IN THAI USING SQ4R TECHNIQUE FOR PRATHOMSUKSA 3 STUDENTS

Abstract

          The objectives of this research were 1) to develop of reading comprehension by SQ4R technique meet to criteria 80/80, 2) to formulate EI (Effectiveness Index) of the lesson plans by SQ4R technique, 3) to compare reading comprehension between pre-test and post-test by SQ4R technique, and 4) to study satisfaction with learning management by SQ4R technique. The sample consisted of 13 students of Prathomsuksa 3 using cluster random sampling, Bannongluk School in semester 2/2022. The research instruments included 1) 8 SQ4R lesson plans, 2)  reading comprehension test type 3 choices, 40 multiple- choices questions, with discrimination values of 0.25 to 1.00 and reliability value of 0.80, and 3) Students satisfaction questionnaire. The statistical tools used for data analysis were percentage, mean, standard deviation, effectiveness index and hypothesis testing by t-test (Dependent Samples) The results of the research showed that: 1. The efficiency of SQ4R lesson plans to improve Prathomsuksa 3 students reading comprehension skills was 81.29/82.88, upgrade the criteria 80/80 2. TheSQ4R lesson plans to develop of reading comprehension for Prathomsuksa 3 students had EI = 0.7091 and a percentage of 70.91. 3. Prathomsuksa 3 students had ability reading comprehension post-test rate score of learning achievement more than the pre-test rate score of learning achievement at the .05 level of statistical significance. 4. The overall satisfaction toward learning management was at a highest level.