Development of a 7-Step Instructional Model (EPACESS STEP) for Enhancing Creative Thinking Skills in 3D Modeling with SketchUp in the Additional Computer Course 1 (Code: ว21201) for Grade 7 Students, under the Science and Technology Learning Area (Computa

Abstract

This research aims to: Abstract 1) Develop a 7-step instructional model (EPACESS STEP) for the Additional Computer Course 1 (Code: ว21201), designed to enhance Grade 7 students’ creative thinking skills in magnificent modeling using SketchUp, within the Science and Technology learning area (Computational Thinking strand). 2) Examine the effectiveness of the EPACESS STEP instructional model in improving students’ creative thinking skills through SketchUp. 3) Improve the academic achievement of Grade 7 students. 4) Enhance the creative thinking skills of Grade 7 students. 5) Assess the satisfaction levels of both teachers and students after implementing the EPACESS STEP instructional model in the Additional Computer Course 1 (ว21201). This study is classified as Research and Development (R&D). The target group includes 16 Grade 7 students from Ban Thungwiman School, under the Satun Primary Educational Service Area Office, during the first semester of the 2024 academic year, and 10 secondary-level computer teachers from opportunity expansion schools in Satun Province. Research instruments include: 1) Interview forms for teachers and students 2) Lesson plans based on the EPACESS STEP instructional model for SketchUp 3) Academic achievement tests 4) Creative thinking skill assessments 5) Satisfaction questionnaires for teachers and students Data analysis methods used:   Percentage    Mean   Standard deviation 

Content analysis Research Findings:

1. The instructional model for the Additional Computer Course 1 (Code: ว21201), designed to enhance Grade 7 students’ creative thinking skills in magnificent modeling using SketchUp, is called the EPACESS STEP model. It consists of seven stages: 1) Engagement (E) 2) Processing (P) 3) Application (A) 4) Communication Skill and Presentation (C) 5) Evaluation (E) 6) Summarize the Main Points (S) 7) Self-Regulating (S)
2. The developed instructional model demonstrated an efficiency of 86.50/90.38, which exceeds the established benchmark.
3. The post-instruction academic achievement of Grade 7 students taught using the EPACESS STEP model was significantly higher than their pre-instruction scores, with statistical significance at the .05 level.
4. Regarding createive thinking skills, 87% of students met or exceeded the proficiency threshold of 80%, which is above the expected standard.
5. Both teachers and students reported a high level of satisfaction after implementing the EPACESS STEP instructional model to enhance creative thinking through SketchUp.