The Development of Experiential Learning Model by Using Pop-Up Books to Reduce Anxiety in Learning English of Primary Students in Educational Opportunity Extension Schools in Udon Thani

Abstract

The objectives of this research were 1) to develop an experiential learning model by using pop-up books to reduce anxiety in learning English of 5^th grade students, 2) to study the effects of using an experiential learning model by using       pop-up books to reduce anxiety in learning English of 5^th grade students, and 3) to examine post-learning anxiety in learning English after learning through an experiential learning model by using pop-up books to reduce anxiety in learning English for 5^th grade students. The sample group consisted of 30 students from 5^th grade studying in the first semester of academic year 2022, at Nong Samrong Wittaya School, Muang district, Udon Thani province, selected through group randomization. The experiment lasted 20 hours, 10 weeks. The research tools included 1) the experiential learning model by using pop-up books to reduce anxiety in learning English of 5^th grade students and 2) questionnaires related to anxiety issues before and after learning. Statistical analysis used included percentages, means, standard deviations, and t-tests. The findings revealed that 1) the components of the learning model, namely principles, objectives, learning content, learning management processes, and assessment, were highly suitable (= 4.80, S.D. = 0.32). 2) The efficiency score of the learning model was 94.67/80.562, which meant students showed significantly higher post-learning outcomes compared to pre-learning outcomes at the .05 significance level. And 3) anxiety in learning English decreased among students.