A Comparison of Learning Achievements of Grade Two Students through Cooperative Learning (STAD Technique) and Inquiry Approach

Abstract

           The sample group used in this research were 31 in grade 2/1 and 31 in grade 2/4 students in academic year 2019 from Prachabamrung School, Nongkhaem, Bangkok, obtained by using Cluster Random Sampling. Tools used in this research included: 1) science subject learning management plans by STAD technique covered the area of light and living organisms and the surrounding soil, 2) science subject learning management plans by Inquiry Approach covered the area of light and living organisms and the surrounding soil, 3) Learning achievement test covered the area of light and living organisms and the surrounding soil, 4) satisfaction questionnaire towards learning science.

           The research results: 1) The learning achievement in Science of grade 2 students studying through Cooperative Learning (STAD Technique) was higher than Inquiry Approach studying with a statistical significance of 0.05.  2) The satisfaction in science subject of grade 2 students learning through Cooperative Learning (STAD Technique) was totally at the highest level while Inquiry Approach studying was medium level.