SOLVING THE PROBLEM OF SINGING OUT OF RHYTHM AMONG GRADE 4 STUDENTS OF MAHAWEERANUWAT SCHOOL BY EMPLOYING PEER ASSISTED LEARNING METHOD

Abstract

The objectives of this study were to examine the causes of singing out of rhythm and the results of solving this problem by employing Peer Assisted Learning method. Based on purposive sampling technique, five students, who were studying in grade 4 at Mahaweeranuwat School in Bangkok, semester 1 of academic year 2019, were selected as its samples. The results of this research were as follows:

1. The reasons why the students were unable to sing in rhythm were: they could not memorize all lyrics; they lacked confidence in singing; they had problems with the melody of the song, both high and low sounds; and they lacked abilities to sing in rhythm with footsteps and clapping while performing dance.

2. The results of employing the Peer Assisted Learning method showed that: the students had better skills in singing and could remember all lyrics; they became more confident to sing and were able to sing in melody and rhythm.