DEVELOPING BASIC READING AND WRITING SKILLS IN THAI FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS IN GRADES 1-3 IN NAKHON SI THAMMARAT EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA 1

Abstract

The study aims to enhance academic achievement and improve fundamental Thai reading and writing skills among primary school students in grades 1-3 under the jurisdiction of the Primary Educational Service Area Office 1 in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. The results indicate the following: For grade 1 students, the school with the highest increase in average test scores for fundamental Thai reading and writing skills was Wat Don Tro School, with a 41.66% improvement. For grade 2 students, the school with the highest increase in average reading and writing skill assessment scores was Wat Thang Phun School, with a 27.15% improvement. For grade 3 students, the school with the highest increase in average reading and writing skill assessment scores was also Wat Thang Phun School, with a 34.12% improvement. These findings suggest that a competency-based learning approach effectively enhances Thai literacy skills among primary school students.