Creative Literature Learning Innovation to Promote Critical Thinking for High School Learners

Abstract

              The objectives of this research article were to 1) develop creative literature learning innovations to promote critical thinking for high school students and 2) study the effectiveness of innovations, considering 2.1) comparing critical thinking of students before and after using innovations and 2.2) opinions of students on using innovations. It is a Mixed Methods research. Develop the population including high school students. Kowitthamrong Chiang mai School. Use a sample there were 31 Mathayomsuksa 4/1 students, obtained using a simple random sampling Method, using the classroom as the random unit. The tools used include the creative literature learning Model, learning plans, tests, and feedback questionnaires Data were analyzed by averaging standard deviation T-test and content analysis.

              The research findings revealed that the developed creative literature learning innovation to promote critical thinking in high school students is learning Model called the RACs Model.It has four components:principles, objectives, learning processes, and measurement and evaluation.The learning process consists of five steps:1) Revive appreciation, 2) Approach situation, 3) Criticize, 4) Consider discussion, and 5) Contemplate on application. The quality of the Model is high. The effectiveness of the learning innovation was also found to be effective, as the students' critical thinking skills were higher after using the learning style than before learning at the statistical significance level of .05. The students also had positive opinions about the learning style.