The use of documents for studying Buddhist principles in the subject group of learning social studies, religion and culture in Prathom Suksa 4

Abstract

This research was an experimental study to find the effectiveness of the teaching materials for studying Buddhist principles. Social Studies, Religion and Culture Learning Subject Group in Prathom Suksa 4, effective according to 80/80 standard criteria. The population used in this study were Prathom Suksa 4 students in 6 classrooms, totaling 227 students in the first semester of the academic year 2018. The sample group used in this study were 38 grade 4/6 students by Simple Random sampling. Tools used in this study contained documents for studying the principles of Buddhism. There were 6 books in Prathom Suksa 4. Statistics used in data analysis were mean, standard deviation and comparing the difference of pre-test and post-test scores by using Paired Dependent t-test

            The results of the study found that the documents for teaching the Dhamma principles in Buddhism. The learning subject group, Social Studies, Religion and Culture of Prathom Suksa 4 had an efficiency of 82.81/82.54, which was higher than the set standard of 80/80. Learning achievements on the principles of Buddhism Social Studies, Religion and Culture Learning Subject Group of Prathom Suksa 4 Students at Wat Nong Chok School after school was higher than before with Statistically significant level at .05. The Satisfaction with teaching and learning management by using documents for learning Buddhist principles, Social Studies, Religion and Culture, Prathom Suksa 4, in an overall had an average of 4.67, in the highest level with standard deviation was 0.47.