The Development of Learning Activities Using the SQ4R Teaching Method to Enhance English Reading Comprehension Ability of Grade 6 Students

Abstract

Background and Aims: Development of English Learning Activities Using the SQ4R Teaching Method to Enhance English Reading Comprehension Ability among Grade 6 Students Abstract Background and Aims: English learning activities using the SQ4R teaching method are beneficial to learners in promoting English reading comprehension ability because they are learner-centered learning activities that emphasize systematic reading. They are reading teaching methods that help learners understand reading effectively. The objectives of this research were 1) to study the efficiency of English learning activities using the SQ4R teaching method to promote English reading comprehension ability of Grade 6 students based on the 75/75 efficiency criteria, 2) to compare learning abilities before and after learning, and 3) to study students’ satisfaction with the English learning activities using the SQ4R teaching method to promote English reading comprehension ability of Grade 6 students.

Methodology: This research was an experimental study. The population and sample consisted of 22 Grade 6 students from Kok Muang School, under the Roi Et Primary Educational Service Area Office 3, Phon Thong District, Roi Et Province, selected by cluster random sampling. The research instruments used were 1) a learning management plan, 2) an English reading comprehension test, and 3) a satisfaction questionnaire on the English learning activities using the SQ4R teaching method. The statistics used for data analysis were percentage, mean, standard deviation, and t-test (Independent Sample) for hypothesis testing.

Results: 1) The efficiency of the English learning activities using the SQ4R teaching method to promote English reading comprehension ability of Grade 6 students was 79.16/78.18. 2) The average post-test scores of English reading comprehension ability were significantly higher than the pre-test scores at the .01 level of statistical significance. 3) The students’ satisfaction with the English learning activities using the SQ4R teaching method to promote English reading comprehension ability of Grade 6 students was at a high level overall (X̄ = 4.50, SD = 0.52).

Conclusion: The English learning activities using the SQ4R teaching method to promote the English reading comprehension ability of Grade 6 students were 79.16/78.18 efficient. The English reading comprehension ability after learning with the SQ4R teaching method was significantly higher than before learning at the .01 level of statistical significance. It can be concluded that the SQ4R teaching method effectively promotes English reading comprehension ability and can be applied to enhance continuous learning and knowledge development further.