Phenomenon-based learning Approach Promoting Naturalist intelligence On the Evolution for 10 Grade Students

Abstract

           This action research aimed to explore the phenomenon-based learning approach that can enhance naturalistic intelligence and examine cognitive changes related to naturalistic intelligence, after implementing phenomenon-based learning on the topic of evolution. The participants were 40 in 10th grade students by purposive sampling, from a large high school in Phitsanulok Province. The tools used included 3 lesson plans for 12 hours in total based on phenomenon-based learning, reflective learning logs, activity log book, and naturalistic intelligence assessment. The data were analyzed by using content analysis and triangulation. The phenomenon-based learning approach to enhance naturalistic intelligence consisted of 4 steps: 1) Selecting an engaging phenomenon. 2) Conducting research on the phenomenon. 3) Synthesizing knowledge and drawing conclusions. 4) Assessing student understanding through project presentations. The results indicated that selecting phenomena which relevant to students' lives, phenomena which relevant to students' experiences or phenomena which relevant to students’ emotions. All of which significantly improved their naturalistic intelligence, particularly in terms of interest and awareness. After the phenomenon-based learning intervention, students showed the average scores in interest, skills/abilities and awareness at high level (3.71, 3.75, and 4.00, respectively), while in term of knowledge/understanding scores were moderate, with an average of 3.33.