THE DEVELOPMENT OF LEARNING ACHIEVEMENT AND SATISFACTION IN SOCIAL STUDIES THROUGH STAD COOPERATIVE LEARNING TECHNIQUE COMBINED WITH GAMES FOR 6TH STUDENTS

Abstract

This research aimed to 1) Develop learning achievement in Social Studies through the use of the STAD (Student Teams Achievement Division) cooperative learning  combined with games for 6th students and 2)Study the satisfaction of Grade 6 students towards learning using the STAD cooperative learning model combined with games.The study was conducted with 6th students of Ban Nam Phueng School, Moo 5, Ban It Sub-district, Mueang District, Ang Thong Province during the second semester of the 2024 academic year. The sample consisted of one classroom with 19 students, selected by using cluster sampling. The research instruments included 1)learning management plans designed to enhance academic achievement in Social Studies through the STAD cooperative learning model combined with games. 2) an academic achievement test in Social Studies. 3)a satisfaction questionnaire regarding Social Studies learning. The statistical methods used for data analysis were: Mean, standard deviation (S.D.), and the dependent sample t-test.

          The results were concluded that

1. The academic achievement scores of 6th students after learning through the cooperative learning model using STAD combined with games were significantly higher than before learning, at the .05 level of statistical significance.


2. 2. The students' satisfaction with learning through the cooperative learning model using STAD combined with games had an average score of 33, which is considered a high level.