The Effect of Learning Management Based on a Brain-Based Learning Approach on Reading Ability and Attitude Towards English Subject Learning of Prathomsuksa 6 Students

Abstract

The objects of this research were 1) to compare the reading ability of Pratomsuksa 6 students between before and after learning by using the brain-based learning approach. 2) The reading ability of Prathomsuksa 6 students after learning by using the brain-based learning approach with the criteria of 70 percent of the full score. 3) to study the attitudes toward learning English of Prathomsuksa 6 students who are learning by using the brain-based learning approach. The sample was 20 Prathomsuksa 6 students from Banthamai School, Chainat Primary Educational Service Area Office by cluster random sampling. The research instruments were 1) the 6 lesson plans of learning management according to the Brain-Based Learning approach. 2) the 30 items of the reading ability test and 3) the 24-item assessment form of attitude toward learning English. Data were analyzed by mean, standard deviation, pair sample t-test, and one sample t-test. The research results were found as follows:

            1) Pratomsuksa 6 students who were taught through learning management according to the brain-based learning approach were higher than before, significantly at the statistical level .05. 2) Pratomsuksa 6 students who were taught through learning management according to the Brain-Based Learning approach scored higher than the criteria of 70 percent of the total score significantly at the statistical level .05. 3) The Prathomsuksa 6 students who were taught through learning management according to the Brain-Based Learning approach had an attitude toward learning English at a level with a mean score of 4.29 and a standard deviation of 0.71.