The Development of SQ4R Learning Activities to Enhance Analytical Reading Abilities for 10 th Grade Students

Abstract

Background and Aims: The Thai language is a symbol of national identity and a vital tool for acquiring knowledge. The current educational curriculum begins with reading aloud, reading for comprehension, analytical reading, and culminates in critical reading all of which are essential reading skills. The objectives of this research were: 1) To study the effectiveness of the SQ4R learning activity model in enhancing analytical reading ability among Grade 10 students based on the 80/80 criterion and 2) To compare students’ analytical reading ability after participating in the SQ4R learning activities with the 80% benchmark and. 3) To study the students’ satisfaction with the SQ4R learning activity model in promoting analytical reading ability.

Methodology: The sample group consisted of 23 students from Grade 10/2 at the Demonstration School of Mahasarakham Rajabhat University The sampling method used was cluster random sampling. The research instruments included: 1) SQ4R learning activity plans 2) an analytical reading ability test, and 3) a student satisfaction questionnaire. Data were analyzed using percentage, mean, standard deviation, and hypothesis testing with one-sample t-test.

Results: 1) The effectiveness of the SQ4R learning activities in promoting analytical reading ability among Grade 10 students was 82.17 / 90.72, which was higher than the 80/80 criterion 2) The post-learning effectiveness score was 90.72, which exceeded the 80% benchmark 3) Students' overall satisfaction with the SQ4R learning activities was at the highest level (= 4.82, S.D. = 0.37)

Conclusion: The development of SQ4R-based learning activities to enhance analytical reading ability for Grade 10 students effectively improves students’ analytical skills.