Learning Achievement and Satisfaction of Science through Cooperative Learning (STAD Technique) of Grade Two Students

Abstract

The purposes of this research were to 1) compare the learning achievement in science before and after learning through Cooperative Learning (STAD Technique) and 2) study learning satisfaction in science through Cooperative Learning (STAD Technique. The sample group used in this research were 31 grade 2 students in the academic year 2019 from Prachabamrung School, Nongkhaem, Bangkok, obtained by using Cluster Random Sampling. Tools used in this research included: 1) science subject learning management plans by STAD technique covered the area of light and living organisms and the surrounding soil, 2) Learning achievement test covered the area of light and living organisms and the surrounding soil, 3) satisfaction questionnaire towards learning science.

The research results: 1. The learning achievement in science of grade 2 students after studying through Cooperative Learning (STAD Technique) was higher than before studying with a statistical significance of .05. 2. The satisfaction in science subject of grade 2 students learning through Cooperative Learning (STAD Technique) was totally at the highest level.