DEVELOPMENT OF WRITTEN PARAPHOSING’S COMPETENCY BY THINK-PAIR-SHARE MODEL FOR THAI LANGUAGE STUDENTS FACULTY OF EDUCATIONAL SANTAPOL COLLEGE

Abstract

This research aimed to  1.Study students' academic progress. 2.Examine the satisfaction of Thai language major students with the learning management approach for paraphrasing written texts using the peer-assisted learning model in the Faculty of Education at Santapol College.

          The sample group consisted of 14 first-year Thai language major students from the second semester of the 2023 academic year, selected through purposive sampling to ensure appropriateness for the research. The research instruments included a pre-test and post-test, a learning management plan, and a satisfaction questionnaire. The statistical methods used for data analysis included mean and standard deviation.

          The research findings revealed that  Among the students who learned paraphrasing academic writing using the peer-assisted learning model, 3 students showed a high level of academic progress, 8 students were at a moderate level, and 3 students were at a low level.

          Students’ overall satisfaction with the learning management approach for paraphrasing academic writing using the peer-assisted learning model was at a high level. When analyzing individual aspects, the highest-rated aspect was the usefulness of the content in enhancing students' learning. The next highest was the suitability of the content in relation to the duration of the lessons. The lowest-rated aspect was the effectiveness of the peer-assisted learning activities in developing students' critical thinking skills.