THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BLENDED NANO-LEARNING PROCESS FOR ENHANCING HEALTH LITERACY AND HEALTH BEHAVIORS AMONG PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Abstract

This research aimed to: 1) Study and analyze the components of a nano-learning-based blended learning process to enhance health literacy and health behaviors among primary school students; 2) Develop the aforementioned learning process; and 3) Evaluate its effectiveness. Utilizing a Research and Development (R&D) methodology, the sample consisted of 30 fifth-grade students obtained through simple random sampling, with the classroom serving as the unit of sampling. This specific grade level was selected due to its age appropriateness and developmental alignment with the research tools. The research instruments included lesson plans, achievement tests, and satisfaction assessment forms. The study was conducted in three phases: baseline study, design and development, and effectiveness evaluation. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and t-tests. The findings revealed that: 1) The learning process components emphasize concise content delivery via short-form media combined with blended activities both inside and outside the classroom to foster proper health literacy and behaviors; 2) From the development of the aforementioned learning process, the resulting blended learning process (HERO-Nano Process) consists of four main components: conceptual foundation, objectives, a four-step learning process (Highlight, Engage, Reflect, Operate), and assessment. Expert evaluation found a high level of suitability and effectiveness (E1/E2) of 80.00/94.67, which meets the established standard of 80/80.; 3) Students' post-test academic achievement scores were significantly higher than pre-test scores at the .05 level. Additionally, health literacy and behaviors were successfully enhanced, and students reported the highest level of satisfaction with the process.