Development of Group work Behavior using Cooperative Learning Processes on the Topic of Local Customs and Culture in Social Studies, Religion, and Culture for 3rd-Grade Students at Klung Bangkrathuek School

Abstract

            This research investigates the development of group work behavior using cooperative learning processes on the topic of local customs and culture in Social Studies, Religion, and Culture for 3rd-grade students at Klung Bangkrathuek School. The objectives are: 1) To study the collaborative learning behavior of students in Social Studies, Religion, and Culture. 2) To examine the persistence of group work behavior among students after receiving cooperative learning processes in Social Studies, Religion, and Culture. The research sample consists of 19 students from Class 3/1 at Klung Bangkrathuek School, Sam Phran District, Nakhon Pathom Province. Research tools include: 1) Assessment form for group work behavior during the learning unit on local customs and culture using cooperative learning processes. 2) Learning management plan using cooperative learning processes on the topic of local customs and culture. 3) Observation form for group work behavior during the learning unit on local customs and culture using cooperative learning processes. Statistical analysis includes calculating percentages, means, and standard deviations.

            Research findings: 1) Regarding group work behavior, after participating in cooperative learning activities, the overall group behavior passed the predetermined criteria with an average score of 8.20. When analyzed by activity, students who passed the cooperative learning activities were classified as follows: 16 students passed the collaborative activity with an average score of 2.56 and standard deviation of 0.61, 13 students passed the bold activity with an average score of 2.65 and standard deviation of 0.49, and 14 students passed the responsibility activity with an average score of 2.86 and standard deviation of 0.35. 2) Analyzing the persistence of group work behavior after receiving cooperative learning processes, all 19 students showed persistence above the set criteria. When analyzed by week, students who passed the cooperative learning activities had scores with a range of 6.32 to 9.37 for post-learning exercises.