The Development of Creative Thinking and Communication Skills Using Creative-Based Learning (CBL) with Nearpod Application In So23103 Social Studies for Grade 9 Students at Pungtuipattanasuksa School

Abstract

The objectives of this research were: 1) to develop creative thinking through Creativity-Based Learning (CBL) with NEARPOD application in Social Studies course S23103, with at least 80% of students achieving a passing score of 75% or above; and 2) to develop communication skills through Creativity-Based Learning (CBL) with the NEARPOD application in Social Studies course S23103, with at least 80% of students meeting the quality criterion at the very good level. This study employed an Action Research design. The target group consisted of 15 grade 9 students at Pangtui Pattanasuksa School, enrolled in the second semester of the 2025 academic year, selected through purposive sampling. The research instruments comprised: 1) experimental instruments, including 7 lesson plans based on Creativity-Based Learning (CBL) integrated with the NEARPOD application, totaling 14 periods; 2) reflective instruments, including post-learning activity record forms, learning activity observation forms, student interview forms, end-of-cycle creative thinking assessment forms, and end-of-cycle communication skills assessment forms; and 3) research evaluation instruments, including a creative thinking assessment form. Data were analyzed using means, standard deviations, and percentages.

The research findings revealed that

1) Creative Thinking: Out of 12 students passed the criteria, representing 80.00% of the group. The overall mean score was 36.67, or 76.39%, which exceeded the established threshold.

2) Communication Skills: Out of 13 students achieved the “Very Good level” quality level, representing 86.67%. The overall mean score was 30.80, or 85.56%, which also exceeded the predefined criteria.