THE DEVELOPMENT OF READING COMPREHENSION ABILITY AND LEARNING SATISFACTION BY USING STAD COOPERATIVE LEARNING TECHNIQUE TOGETHER WITH SKILL PRACTICE SETS FOR GRADE 8 STUDENTS

Abstract

This research aimed 1) to compare the learning achievement in reading comprehension of Grade 8 students taught through using STAD Cooperative Learning Technique combined with skill training packages, both between pre- and post-learning and between post-learning and the 75% criterion; and 2) to examine the level of learning satisfaction. The research utilized an experimental design. The population consisted of Grade 8 students from two schools in the Lahansai Sub-district, Lahansai District, Buriram Province—Lahansai Ratchadaphisek School and Saensuk School—during the second semester of the 2021 academic year, totaling 276 students from six classrooms. The sample group included 26 Grade 8 students from Saensuk School, selected using cluster random sampling. The research instruments comprised: 1) Lesson plans 2) Achievement test 3) a satisfaction questionnaire. Data analysis involved calculating mean, standard deviation, and t-test statistical analysis.

The research findings were summarized as follows: 1. The learning achievement in reading comprehension of Grade 8 students taught using STAD Cooperative Learning Technique together with skill training packages was significantly higher after learning than before learning at the .01 level. Additionally, the post-learning achievement exceeded the 75% criterion with statistical significance at the .01 level. 2. The students’ satisfaction towards STAD Cooperative Learning Technique together with skill training packages for reading comprehension was rated at the highest level.