THE DEVELOPMENT OF READING COMPREHENSION SKILLS OF PRATHOMSUKSA 5 STUDENTS THROUGH THE DR-TA READING INSTRUCTION METHOD COMBINED WITH LOCAL LITERATURE

Abstract

This research aimed to: 1) develop a DR-TA reading instruction method integrated with local literature for Prathomsuksa 5 students, 2) compare the reading comprehension abilities of Prathomsuksa 5 students before and after receiving instruction through the DR-TA method combined with local literature, and 3) study the satisfaction of Prathomsuksa 5 students toward the instructional approach. The sample group consisted of Prathomsuksa 5/3 students at Ban Phrankratai School in the academic year 2024, selected through cluster sampling. The research instruments included: 1) a learning management plan for reading comprehension using the DR-TA method integrated with local literature, 2) a reading comprehension test, and 3) a student satisfaction questionnaire regarding the reading comprehension instruction. The statistics used for data analysis were the mean (), standard deviation (S.D.), and dependent t-test.

          The research findings revealed that: 1) the DR-TA reading instruction method integrated with local literature was found to be highly appropriate ( = 4.79, S.D. = 0.05), 2) students’ reading comprehension abilities after instruction were significantly higher than before, at the .05 level of statistical significance; and 3) overall, students’ satisfaction with the instruction was at the highest level ( = 4.76, S.D. = 0.29).