The Development of Learning Activities in ENG 20202 Thematic English Using the MACRO Model Combined with Padlet for Grade 9 Students

Abstract

The objectives of this research were: 1) to create and evaluate the effectiveness of innovative learning activities in ENG 20202 Thematic English using the MACRO Model combined with Padlet for Grade 9 students, with an evaluation criterion of E1/E2 = 80/80; 2) to study the learning exchange behavior of students; 3) to examine the learning achievement of students, both before and after learning; and 4) to assess students’ satisfaction. The sample consisted of 24 Grade 9 students studying in the academic year 2023 at Princess Chulabhorn Science High School Phitsanulok, selected through simple random sampling. The research tools used were: 1) the innovation of learning activities in ENG 20202 Thematic English using the MACRO Model combined with Padlet for Grade 9 students 2) lesson plans for ENG 20202 Thematic English using the MACRO Model combined with Padlet for Grade 9 students, 3) a behavior observation form for learning exchanges, 4) a learning achievement test for students who participated in this research, and 5) a satisfaction questionnaire. The data were analyzed using percentages, means, standard deviations, and the dependent t-test. The research results showed that: 1) the effectiveness of the learning activities in ENG 20202 Thematic English, using the MACRO Model combined with Padlet for Grade 9 students, was 90.51/91.92, and the lesson plans were rated as highly appropriate (𝑥̅ = 4.74, S.D. = 0.15);  2) students exhibited high levels of learning exchange behavior, as assessed by the teacher (𝑥̅ = 4.38, S.D. = 0.21) and through self-assessment (𝑥̅ = 4.47, S.D. = 0.23); 3) students’ post-learning achievement was significantly higher than their pre-learning scores at the .05 level; and 4) students’ satisfaction with the learning activities was rated as very high (𝑥̅ = 4.60, S.D. = 0.43).