A CAUSAL RELATIONSHIP OF FACTORS INFLUENCING LEARNING ACHIEVEMENT OF MATHAYOMSUKSA 6TH STUDENTS UNDER SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA OFFICE 4

Abstract

This research article aimed to study the causal relationship of factors influencing learning achievement of Mathayomsuksa 6^th students in secondary schools under Secondary Educational Service Area Office 4. Qualitative research method was designed and collected data from 12 key informants who were Mathayomsuksa 6^th teachers who had teaching experience not less than 10 years, received senior professional level teachers, and being a recognized teacher.Data was analyzed by content analysis. Results showed that a causal relationship of factors influencing learning achievement of Mathayomsuksa 6^th students in secondary schools under Secondary Educational Service Area Office 4 consisted of variables 1) teaching quality, 2) characteristics of friends, 3) family environment, 4) characteristics of students, 5) Trisikkha, and  6) learning achievement.