Development of Learning Activities Using Theory of Multiple- Intelligences to Enhance Thai Reading Ability for Grade 1 Students

Abstract

         This research aims 1) to construct and verify the effectiveness of learning activities using the theory of multiple intelligences enhance Thai reading ability for grade 1 students according to the criteria 75/75, 2) to compare Thai reading ability for grade 1 students before and after studying with learning activity, 3) to study the satisfaction of learning activities. The research was conducted by research and development methodology. The sample was 26 grade 1 students, which obtained by simple random sampling. One group pretest - posttest design was used in experiment. The research instruments were learning activities using the theory of multiple intelligences, learning management plan, and Thai reading ability test. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, percentage, and an independent t-test. The results showed that; 1. Learning activities, there were 4 stages of development such as, Step 1: stimulate intelligence, Step 2: expand or increase intelligence, Step 3: teach, Step 4: apply. The results of appropriateness of learning activities were at a highest level ( =  4.60, S.D. = 0.42) and had efficiency of 76.15/78.08, which met the criterion. 2. The students had Thai reading ability after studying with learning activities using the theory of multiple intelligences for grade 1 students higher than before at the statistical significance level of 0.5. 3. The students were satisfied with learning activities using the theory of multiple intelligences for grade 1 students, overall was at the highest level ( = 4.92, S.D. = 0.06)