The development of a Thai language learning management model based on constructivist theory to enhance analytical thinking and social media literacy among Mathayom Suksa 5 students at Dan Kwian Witthaya School, Nakhon Ratchasima Province

Abstract

The development of a Thai language learning management model based on             the constructivist theory aimed at enhancing analytical thinking and social media literacy among Mathayom Suksa 5 students at Dan Kwian Witthaya School, Nakhon Ratchasima Province had the following objectives: To study the problems and needs regarding the development of a Thai language learning model based on the constructivist theory, aimed at enhancing the analytical thinking and social media literacy of Mathayom Suksa 5students at Dan Kwian Witthaya School, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. 2) To develop a Thai language learning management model based on the constructivist theory, aimed at enhancing critical thinking and social media literacy among Mathayom Suksa 5 students at Dan Kwian Witthaya School, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. 3) To study the results of implementing a Thai language learning management model based on the constructivist theory to enhance analytical thinking and social media literacy among Mathayom Suksa 5 students at Dan Kwian Witthaya School, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. 4) To evaluate the implementation of  a Thai language learning management model based on constructivist theory, aimed at enhancing the analytical thinking and social media literacy of Mathayom Suksa 5 students at Dan Kwian Witthaya School, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. The sample group for this research consisted of students in Class 5/2 at Dankwian Witthaya School during the first semester of the 2025 academic year.The research instruments consisted of Thai language lesson plans based on the constructivist theory, designed to enhance the analytical thinking and social media literacy of Mathayom Suksa 5students at    Dan Kwian Witthaya School, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. The data collection instruments consisted of a test measuring analytical thinking skills and social media literacy, and a satisfaction assessment regarding Thai language instruction based on the constructivist learning model. Data analysis involved the use of percentages, mean values, standard deviation (S.D.), and the dependent t-test.

          The research findings revealed that: 1) data regarding the current situation, problems in instructional management, and essential needs of Thai language teachers at the upper secondary education level To foster critical thinking and social media literacy, the aim is to enable learners to comprehensively understand the impact of social media, grasp the meaning and nature of the content they encounter, and analyze and verify facts before deciding to believe or share information with others 2) The Thai language learning management model developed to enhance analytical thinking and social media literacy among Mathayom Suksa 5 students at Dan Kwian Witthaya School, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, is named the “RACESA Model.” 3) A Comparison of Pre- and Post-Instruction Scores on Analytical Thinking and Social Media Literacy Using a Thai Language Learning Model Based on Constructivist Theory to Enhance Analytical Thinking and Social Media Literacy. 4)The results of the satisfaction assessment regarding Thai language instruction based on the constructivist approach among Mathayom Suksa 5 students at Dan Kwian Witthaya School revealed that overall satisfaction across all aspects was at a high level.