Developing a Contemplative Cycle Learning Model Based on Contemplative Education and the 7E Learning Cycle with Moral Learning Activity Packages to Foster Civic Duty Consciousness for Grade 5 Students

Abstract

This research was conducted as a Research and Development (R&D) study. The objectives were to: 1) study the background information, problems, and needs regarding learning management; 2) create and develop an Contemplative Cycle Learning Model; 3) study the effects of using the learning model; and           4) study student satisfaction. The sample group consisted of 39 Grade 5 students enrolled in the first semester of the 2024 academic year at Khwao Sinrin Kindergarten School, under the Surin Primary Educational Service Area Office 1, selected via cluster random sampling. The research instruments included the Contemplative Cycle Learning Model, lesson plans, seven learning activity packages, an achievement test, a satisfaction assessment form, and a model suitability assessment form. The statistics used for data analysis were mean, standard deviation, percentage, and t-test for dependent samples.
 
The research findings were as follows:
 
1. The study of the background information, problems, and needs revealed that the original learning management faced limitations in terms of instructional time, which was inconsistent with the nature of the subject requiring practice and reflection. Additionally, teachers lacked innovations that could promote deep learning, which resulted in students lacking analytical thinking competencies and behavioral civic consciousness.
 
2. The creation and development of the learning model resulted in a new procedure consisting of seven steps: 1) the Readiness Exploration Stage, 2) the Motivation and Shared Learning Stage, 3) the       Exploration Phase, 4) the Explanation Phase, 5) the Extension Phase, 6) the Synthesis and Evaluation Stage, and 7) the Mindful Application and Reflection Stage. The suitability of the learning model was assessed at the highest level (=4.72, S.D.=0.53)3. The study of the effects of using the developed learning model found that the efficiency of the moral learning activity packages for fostering civic duty consciousness was 82.85/82.05, . The post-test learning achievement was significantly higher than the pre-test achievement at the .05 level.
 
4. The study of student satisfaction toward the developed learning model revealed that student satisfaction was at the highest level (=4.54, S.D.=0.51).