The Effects of Using the Creativity-Based Learning Activities on Thai Language Learning Achievement and Analytical Thinking Ability of Mathayom Suksa V Students at Triam Udom Suksa School in Bangkok Metropolis

Abstract

                The purposes of this research were to 1) compare Thai language learning achievements of Mathayom Suksa V students at Triam Udom Suksa School before and after learning with the use of the creativity-based learning activities; and 2) compare analytical thinking abilities of the students before and after learning with the use of the creativity-based learning activities. The sample comprised 40 Mathayom Suksa V students of Triam Udom Suksa School, Bangkok Metropolis during the first semester of the academic year 2019, obtained by cluster random sampling. The employed research instruments included: Thai language learning management plans using the creativity-based learning activities; a Thai language learning achievement test and; a scale to assess analytical thinking ability. Statistics for data analysis were the mean, standard deviation, and t-test. Research findings were as follows: 1) the post-learning Thai language learning achievement of Mathayom Suksa V students, who learned with the use of the creativity-based learning activities, was significantly higher than their pre-learning counterpart achievement at the .05 level; and 2) the post-learning analytical thinking ability of the students was significantly higher than their pre-learning counterpart ability at the .05 level.