The Development of Chinese phonetic alphabet (Pinyin) reading by using game - base for Primary 1 Students, Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat University Demonstration School under royal patronage Pathum Thani Province

Abstract

The Objectives of the Research study are 1) To improve the skills in reading Chinese phonetic symbols (Pinyin) using game-based learning for Grade 1 students at Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat University Demonstration School, under the Royal Patronage, in Pathum Thani Province, with a goal to achieve a proficiency level above 70%. 2) To compare the achievement before and after developing the reading skills of Chinese phonetic symbols (Pinyin) using game-based learning for Grade 1 students at Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat University Demonstration School, under the Royal Patronage, in Pathum Thani Province. 3) To study the satisfaction of Grade 1 students at Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat University Demonstration School, under the Royal Patronage, in Pathum Thani Province, towards the development of reading skills in Chinese phonetic symbols (Pinyin) using game-based learning. The sample group consisted of 23 Grade 1/3 students from Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat University Demonstration School, under the Royal Patronage, for the academic year 2023. The sample group was selected through purposive sampling. The research was conducted during the second semester of the 2023 academic year. The instruments used in the research include: 1) Lesson plans on Chinese phonetic symbols (Pinyin). 2) Tests to assess the skills in reading Chinese phonetic symbols (Pinyin). 3) A satisfaction assessment form towards game-based teaching, using a 5-point Likert scale. The research findings revealed that: 1) Students’ skills in reading Chinese phonetic symbols (Pinyin) using game-based learning were significantly higher than the 70% proficiency level, with a significance level of .05. 2) Students' post-learning skills in reading Chinese phonetic symbols (Pinyin) using game-based learning were significantly higher than their pre-learning skills, with a significance level  of .05 3) Students' satisfaction with the development of reading skills in Chinese phonetic symbols (Pinyin) using game-based learning was at a high level (x̄ = 4.47, S.D. = 0.65). From the research results, it can be concluded that Organizing learning using games as a basis can effectively develop the learning skills of students. and results in higher learning achievement for students. In addition, the principles of the game can be integrated and used in other situations in everyday life.