Development of collaborative learning model (CSCSR) using multimedia Economics Knowledge Set, Social Studies, Religion and Culture Learning Group, for Grade 4 students

Abstract

         The objectives of this research are (1) develop and find out the effectiveness of learning models (CSCSR) in the Social Studies, Religion and Culture subject group for Grade 4 students.; (2) compare students’ learning achievement before and after learning through the CSCSR model; and (3) study students’ satisfaction with the model. The study employed a Research and Development (R&D) design. The target group consisted of 18 Grade 4 students from Ban Huai Sai School under the Office of Roi Et Primary Educational Service Area 3, and 10 elementary social studies teachers in Roi Et Province, all selected by purposive sampling. The experimental period lasted 16 hours. The research instruments included: (1) the CSCSR learning model, (2) lesson plans based on the CSCSR model, (3) a 40-item learning achievement test, and (4) a 20-item satisfaction questionnaire. The validity value is between 0.67-1.00 and the reliability value of the whole version is equal to 0.90. The research procedure consisted of four phases: analysis of basic information, design and development, implementation, and evaluation. Data were analyzed using E1/E2 efficiency values, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and the dependent samples t-test.

        The results showed that:

        1) The CSCSR learning model comprised four main components: principles, objectives, instructional process, and evaluation. The instructional process included five steps: (1) Create your imagination, (2) Seek knowledge, (3) Connect relationships, (4) Summary of work, and (5) Reflect on results. The developed model had an efficiency of 85.85/87.50, which was higher than the established criterion of 80/80. 2) Students’ post-test learning achievement scores were significantly higher than their pre-test scores at the .05 level. 3) Both students and teachers expressed the highest level of satisfaction with the CSCSR model using the “Interesting Economics” multimedia learning set.