THE EFFECTS OF TEAM-BASED LEARNING ON YOUNG CHILDREN’S RELATIONSHIP SKILLS

Abstract

This research aimed to examine the effects of team-based learning on relationship skills in young children’s. The research is an experimental study. The target group consisted of 11 Young children’s aged 5 - 6 years who were studying in Kindergarten 3, semester 2, academic Year 2024 at Wat Ban Mi Yai School, Lopburi province. The research instruments in cluded: 1) 24 team-based learning experience plans, and 2) Relationship skills assessment forms for young children’s. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and content analysis. The results revealed that before the implementation of team-based learning, the children had an average score of 16.00 with a standard deviation of 1.61. After the implementation, the average score increased to 26.55 with a standard deviation of 1.21. This indicates that team-based learning led to an improvement in the children's relationship skills. It was found that the children were able to appropriately express their relationship skills through various behaviors. They demonstrated appropriate interactions with others, and were able to communicate and engage in conversations independently.