The Effects of Learning Activities Based on Experiential Learning Theory on the Communicative Speaking Ability of Associate Degree Students

Abstract

This research aimed to 1) investigate the communication speaking abilityof associate degree students after participating in learning activities based on the Theory of Practice, and 2) examine their opinions toward the implementation of such activities. The participants were 28 second-year associate degree students majoring in Computer Engineering, class C2/1, at the KOSEN Institute of King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang during the second semester of the 2024 academic year. The sample was selected through purposive sampling. The research instruments included 1) a learning activity plan based on the Theory of Practice, 2) a speaking ability assessment form, and 3) a questionnaire on students’ opinions regarding the learning activities. Data were analyzed using mean and standard deviation. The findings revealed that 1) the students’ communication speaking ability after the implementation of the learning activities was at a very good level and 2) their opinions toward the learning activities were at the highest level of agreement.