The Development of Ability to Use Chinese Language by Peer-to-Peer Learning for Private University Students

Abstract

The purposes of this research were to 1) compare the students’ Chinese language proficiency before and after peer-to-peer learning and 2) examine the satisfaction of peer-to-peer learning of private university students. The sample group was composed of 240 students from two private universities, and the class was randomly divided into two groups. Six Chinese language teachers, who gave important information, including five internal and external teachers of Panyapiwat Institute of Management. Research tools included peer-to-peer learning activity and Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK). Quantitative data was analyzed by percentage, average and standard deviation, as well as qualitative data analysis with content analysis. The results of the research showed that firstly, a peer-to-peer learning management activity was developed with the ADDIE model after data synthesis. Peer-to-peer learning activities consist of three major steps in learning management i.e. 1) planning stage, 2) learning stage, and 3) conclusion stage. Secondly, the Chinese language proficiency of the students (who passed peer-to-peer learning activity) was significantly higher than students (who did not attend peer-to-peer learning activity), statistical significance at 0.05 level.