The Integration of Artificial Intelligence and Buddhist Tri-Sikha Principles in Developing a Reading Book for Grade 3 Students to Enhance Consonant Cluster Reading Skills The Integration of Artificial Intelligence and Buddhist Tri-Sikha Principles in Developing a Reading Book for Grade 3 Students to Enhance Consonant Cluster Reading Skills

Abstract

This research aimed to: (1) develop a consonant cluster reading book using artificial intelligence (AI)–generated images integrated with the Threefold Training (Trisikkhā) principles for Grade 3 students; (2) implement the developed reading book to examine students’ learning achievement; and (3) evaluate the use of the developed reading book in terms of media quality and students’ satisfaction. The research was conducted in three phases: development, implementation, and evaluation. The target group consisted of 18 Grade 3 students from Ban Ma-ue School, Roi Et Province, selected through purposive sampling. The research instruments included the developed consonant cluster reading book, a pre-test and post-test, and a student satisfaction questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including mean and standard deviation, and a t-test was employed to compare pre-test and post-test scores.

          The results revealed that: (1) the quality of the developed consonant cluster reading book was at an excellent level in terms of content and the aesthetic quality of AI-generated illustrations; (2) students’ post-test scores were significantly higher than their pre-test scores at the .01 level, indicating improved learning achievement; and (3) students expressed a high level of satisfaction with the reading book, particularly regarding the attractiveness of the illustrations and the clarity of the content. In conclusion, the integration of AI-generated images with the principles of the Threefold Training effectively enhanced consonant cluster learning and promoted moral development among primary school students.