THE DEVELOPMENT OF CREATIVE THINKING AND CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITIES IN GRADE 9 STUDENTS WITH A CREATIVE LEARNING MODEL BASED ON THE SIX THINKING HATS TECHINQUE

Abstract

The objectives of the research aimed to: 1) develop creative thinking abilities for Grade 9 students by using a creative learning model based on the six thinking hats technique, with 80% of students achieving an evaluation score of 75% or more; and 2) develop creative problem-solving abilities for Grade 9 students by using a creative learning model based on the six thinking hats technique, with 80% of students achieving an evaluation score of 75% or higher. The target group consisted of 30 students in class 3/10 at Sri Songkhram Witthaya School. This research employed action research methodology. Data collection tools included learning plans, learning record form, student observation form, evaluation form of creativity, evaluation form of creative problem solving, creative thinking ability test, creative problem-solving ability test. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and percentage.

The results indicated that: 1) The creative thinking ability of grade 9, 25 students achieved the criteria (83.33%), with an average score of 10.52, accounting for 87.67%, which was in accordance with the specified criteria. 2) The creative problem-solving ability of grade 9, 26 students achieved the criteria (86.67%), with an average score of 10.35, accounting for 86.22%, which was in accordance with the specified criteria.