Developing English Reading Ability of Matthayom 1 Students by Using Murdoch Integrated Approach

Abstract

Background and Aims: A study of new reading teaching is necessary for problem-solving guidelines and developing levels of English reading ability in students. Using the Integrated approach for developing the English reading ability of students. Because focusing on the thinking process, problem-solving by integrated skills provides students with continuous learning. The purposes of this study were to (1) compare English academic achievement before and after for students in Matthayom 1 and (2) find effective English reading ability for comprehension by using the MIA for Matthayom 1 students.

Methodology: The sample of these students was 30 Matthayom 1 students at the Demonstration School of Ramkhamhaeng University. A cluster random sampling method was used. The research instruments were (1) 3 lesson plans using the MIA method, 2 period plans with 50 minutes, and (2) an English reading ability test with 30 items. The research statistics used were percent, mean, standard deviation, and t-test for a paired sample.

Results: (1) The English reading ability test scores of Matthayom 1 students before school averaged 14.37, the standard deviation was 5.14, representing 47.90 percent. The mean was 21.17, and the standard deviation was 4.16, or 70.60 percent. (2) Efficiency of Process/Efficiency of Product: Learning Management to Developing English Reading Ability of Matthayom 1 Students by Using the MIA. It was shown that the efficiency (E1/E2) was 70.14/70.60, which meets the criteria set by 70/70. (3) Comparison by using the MIA before and after school: the ability in English reading of the students after using the MIA activities was significantly higher than that before using the activities at the .05 level. The average was 14.37, the standard deviation was 5.23 before the lesson, and after the course, the average was 21.17, the standard deviation was 4.23.

Conclusion: This study showed that the development of English reading skills of Mathayom 1 students increased using the Murdoch Integrated approach and skills training in various areas, such as listening skills, speaking, and writing.