The Development of Reading and Spelling Skills of Prathomsuksa 2 Students by Using Education Game Activities

Authors

  • Kanokporn Promsuwan Faculty of Education, Loei Rajabhat University
  • Supakorn Komasathid Faculty of Education, Loei Rajabhat University
  • Kanyarat Wonghan Faculty of Education, Loei Rajabhat University
  • Anusara Sareewong Faculty of Education, Loei Rajabhat University

Keywords:

skills, word reading, spelling, educational game activities

Abstract

The objectives of this research are as follows: 1) to develop reading and spelling skills of Grade 2 students using educational game activities. 2) Compare the reading and spelling skills of Grade 2 students before and after learning management using educational game activities. 3) Study the satisfaction of Grade 2 primary school students towards learning management using educational game activities. Quasi-experimental research methodology, The target group used in the research was 20 grade 2 students of Ban Na Saw School, Loei Primary Educational Service Area Office 1, 2nd semester, academic year 2023. The research instruments were as follows: 1) Learning management plans, 9 plans (2) Reading and spelling tests, 3-choice multiple choice, 20 questions (3) Questionnaire on satisfaction with learning management. Research data analysis using statistical parameters including mean (μ) and standard deviation (σ). The research results found that the reading and spelling skills of the second grade primary school students increased. The reading and spelling skills of the second grade primary school students had a higher average value as follows: before using the educational game activities. The mean (μ) = 6.95 and standard deviation (σ) = 3.30. After using the educational game activities, the mean (μ) = 17.45 and standard deviation (σ) = 2.01, and the satisfaction with learning management using educational game activities was at the highest level, with the mean (μ) = 4.90 and standard deviation (σ) = 0.24.

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2025-07-05

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Promsuwan, K., Komasathid, S., Wonghan, K., & Sareewong, A. . (2025). The Development of Reading and Spelling Skills of Prathomsuksa 2 Students by Using Education Game Activities. Journal of Education, Loei Rajabhat University, 19(1), 79–92. retrieved from https://so03.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/EDUCLoei/article/view/282262

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