Effects of Activity-Based Learning Management on Unit Achievement Modern Democratic Citizenship and Critical Thinking Ability of Grade 9 Students

Abstract

Activity-Based Learning is an educational approach that emphasizes learner participation by encouraging hands-on activities and self-directed learning. This method aims to promote learning in various dimensions, including attitudes, values, interests, and diverse skills, as well as analytical thinking, which is an essential skill in the modern era. The purpose of this study were to 1) compare grade 9 student’s learning achievement before and after learning Activity-Based Learning, 2) compare grade 9 students’ learning achievement after learning Activity-Based Learning with a criterion of 70percent, 3) compare grade 9 student’s critical thinking ability after learning Activity-Based Learning, and 4) study the learning management conditions that affect by activity-based learning The sample group of this study were 27 students of grade 9.The sample was selected using a cluster random sampling. The research instruments were lesson plans of Activity-Based Learning, an achievement test, critical thinking ability test and Observation form for learning management conditions. The data were statistically analyzed by percentage, mean, standard deviation and t-test. The findings of this research were as followed:

1. Learning achievement of grade 9 students after learning Activity-Based Learning was significantly higher than those before learning at the .05 level.
2. Learning achievement of grade 9 students after learning Activity-Based Learning was significantly higher than 70 percent criterion at the .05 level.
3. Critical thinking ability of grade 9 students after learning Activity-Based Learning was significantly higher than those before learning at the .05 level.
4. Conditions of learning management from activity-based learning was found that learning management helps create a positive atmosphere in learning. Learners have behavior that shows analytical thinking. Through answering questions and doing activities reasonably.