DEVELOPMENT OF SCIENCE LEARNING BASED ON THE LIFESTYLE OF BAN PO MO USING THE STAD FOR FOURTH-YEAR PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS AT BAN PO MO SCHOOL (PHROMTHEP RATBUMROONG)

Abstract

This research aimed to: 1) Develop an instructional model and evaluate the effectiveness of a science learning activity package based on the Ban Po Mo lifestyle for Grade 4 students, targeting an efficiency criterion of 80/80; 2) Compare the science and technology learning achievement of Grade 4 students before and after using the activity package integrated with the STAD technique and the AOPE Model; and 3) Examine the students’ satisfaction with the activity package. This study was conducted as an experimental research. The sample group consisted of Grade 4/2 students from Ban Po Mo School (Phromtheprat Bamrung), selected by cluster sampling. Research instruments included a lesson plan, a learning achievement test, and a satisfaction questionnaire. The findings revealed that 1) The activity package achieved an effectiveness score of 82.35/81.72, meeting the 80/80 criterion. The instructional model the AOPE Model comprised key components: A = Active, encouraging students’ motivation and engagement in learning; O = Observation, fostering self-directed learning through content exploration; P = Process, applying scientific methods in a structured manner; and E = End Result, emphasizing shared success. 2) Students’ post-test scores in science and technology were significantly higher than their pre-test scores at the .01 level. 3) Student satisfaction with the activity package was at the highest level.