The Development of Critical Reading Ability in English in Mattayomsuksa 3 Students Based on Stringer's Action Research

Abstract

This paper aimed 1) to examine the development of critical reading ability in English for Mattayomsuksa 3 students, 2) to study the outcome of the development, and 3) to summarize the lessons based on the teacher’s performance. The sample group for this research consisted of Mattayomsuksa 3/5 students who studied in the first semester of academic year 2017 at Boonwattana School, Secondary Educational Service Area Office 31. The sample group was selected by using purposive sampling method. The research tools included lesson plans, test on the ability in critical reading skills in English, satisfaction questionnaire, interview and group discussion. The data were analyzed by using descriptive statistics and content analysis. Statistics used in data analysis included percentage, mean average and standard deviation.

Results revealed that:

1. The ways to develop student’s critical reading skill in English were to conduct instructional activities that emphasize on the students' ability to analyze and segregate what is correct and incorrect, reading materials should be selected from magazines, newspapers and articles, various activities and contents should be organized based on students' interests and students should be divided into groups to assist each other. Moreover, the action research based on Stringer’s concept was implemented which included 1) Look, 2) Think and 3) Act.


2. The results of the development of critical reading ability in English in students were as follows:

     2.1 After the class, the students received an average score in critical reading ability in English of 38.98 out of a total of 50 which equated to 76.14 percent. It can be seen that students’ scores progressively increased at an average of 13.34 or 26.91 percent which met the given criteria.

     2.2 Students were satisfied with activities on the development of their critical English reading skills in Mattayomsuksa 3, at the highest level in overall aspect.

3.  The summarization of the lessons based on teacher’s performance to develop student’s critical English reading skills in Mattayomsuksa 3 were 1) On the same base we will gain the answer together, 2) Eliminate the fear for success, 3)  Self-Assessment for Self-Regulation, and 4)  Reflection and Rethinking.