The Development of Learning Management through SQ6R Techinique to Enhance English Reading Comprehension Ability for Grade 6 Students

Abstract

Background and Aims: English reading comprehension is a crucial skill; however, the 2024 Academic Year Grade 6 O-NET scores for Strand 1 (Standard Fl 1.1) averaged a low 33.49%. This aligns with Grade 6 students at Suratsawadee Phairoj School who failed to meet the 80% threshold in language comprehension due to limited vocabulary and grammar, negative attitudes, and unengaging lessons. To address this, the researchers applied the 8-step SQ6R technique for systematic reading development, a method that enables students to monitor their comprehension, generate and answer questions independently, analyze content structure, and reflect on their learning, thereby making reading more engaging and comprehensible. This study aimed to: 1) develop SQ6R-based learning management to meet the 80/80 efficiency criterion, 2) compare students' reading comprehension ability before and after the implementation, and 3) investigate student satisfaction with SQ6R learning management.

Methodology: This pre-experimental study employed a one-group pretest-posttest design. The sample consisted of 26 Grade 6 students at Suratsawadee Phairoj School during the second semester of the 2025 Academic Year, selected via cluster random sampling. Research instruments included ten 1-hour SQ6R lesson plans, a 30-item 4-choice multiple-choice reading comprehension test (reliability = 0.79), and a 12-item 5-point rating scale satisfaction questionnaire (reliability = 0.52). Data were analyzed using Mean, Percentage, Standard Deviation (S.D.), E₁/E₂ efficiency ratios, and Dependent Samples t-test.

Results: 1) The SQ6R-based learning management consists of 8 steps: Survey, Question, Read, Record, Recite, Review, Reflect, and Reshape. The efficiency of the learning management was 87.14/83.85, exceeding the established criterion of 80/80. 2) The students' post-test reading comprehension scores (Mean = 25.15, S.D. = 1.85) were significantly higher than their pre-test scores (Mean = 12.35, S.D. = 2.83) at the .05 statistical level (t = 34.04, p < .001), confirming the research hypothesis. Furthermore, 3) overall student satisfaction with the SQ6R-based learning management was at the highest level (Mean = 4.59, S.D. = 0.52), with the instructor aspect receiving the highest score (Mean = 4.73), followed closely by the benefits received (Mean = 4.71).

Conclusion: SQ6R learning management effectively enhances English reading comprehension through its 8-step process, which trains students to guess vocabulary, identify main ideas, and capture specific details. This leads to higher achievement and maximum satisfaction. Instructors should clearly explain each step and select reading materials aligned with students' daily lives.