The Development of Active Citizen Competency Using Service Learning and THINK–PAIR–SQUARE Technique in S32101 Social Studies of Grade 11 Students

Abstract

This research aimed to 1) develop active citizen competency using Service Learning and think-pair-square technique, with at least 70% of students achieved a competency level of capable or higher, and 2) improve the academic achievement Service Learning and think-pair-square technique, with at least 70% of students obtaining a score of 70% or higher. The target group consisted of 16 Grade 11 students from Triamudomsuksapattanakarn Khonkaen School, who were enrolled in the first semester of the 2024 academic year. The participants were selected through purposive sampling, this study employed an Action Research methodology. The research instruments 
included: 1) experimental tools such as lesson plans incorporating Service Learning and the think-pair-square technique; 2) reflection tools such as learning activity logs, 
observation forms, student interviews, active citizen Competency assessment forms, and formative tests; and 3) evaluation tools such as achievement tests. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and percentage. 
The results revealed that: 
1) Regarding strong citizenship competency, 12 students (75.00%) met the criterion, with the class average score of 24.69, corresponding to the “competent” level, which met the established criterion.
2) Regarding academic achievement, 12 students (75.00%) met the criterion, with the class average score of 21.25, equivalent to 70.83%, which met the established criterion.