THE DEVELOPMENT OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES USING TASK-BASED LEARNING TO ENHANCE LISTENING AND SPEAKING ENGLISH ABILITY OF SIXTH GRADE STUDENTS

Abstract

This independent study aims to 1) create and find the efficiency of the development of learning activities by using task-based learning activities in order to enhance English Language listening and speaking ability for Grade 6 students based on the criterion 75/75 and 2) implement the development of learning activities by using task-based learning activities. The study has been conducted by research and development methodology. A sample group was twenty-one Grade 6 students who were studying during semester 2 academic year, 2021 at Watyang (Meemanawittaya) School, Phitsanulok province that were chosen by sample random sampling. The research instruments are task-based learning activities in order to enhance English language listening and speaking ability for grade 6 students, and English listening and speaking test. The data were analyzed by using mean, standard deviation, and t-test dependent. The results of the study were as follows: The task-based learning activities in order to enhance English language listening and speaking ability for grade 6 students had the efficiency (E1/E2) at 75.46/77.05 which met the criterion 75/75. English language listening ability of Grade 6 students after study was higher than before study at the significant level of .05And English language speaking ability of Grade 6 students after study was higher than before study at the significant level of .05.