The development of English reading comprehension ability of Mathayomsuksa 2 students through the use of the CIRC techniques of cooperative learning

Abstract

       The purpose of this research are to: 1) develop the CIRC technique of cooperative learning activities that promote reading comprehension ability, making Mathayom 2 students have efficiency according to the 80/80 criterion, 2) compare their abilities English reading comprehension of Mathayom 2 students before and after using the CIRC technique of cooperative learning activities, and 3) study students' satisfaction with cooperative learning activities using the CIRC technique of cooperative learning activities. Sample group is Mathayom 2 students at Suwannaphumpittayapaisarn School, Suwannaphum District, Roi Et Province. Semester 2, academic year 2023, number of 38 people. Research instrument include 1) the CIRC technique of cooperative learning activities management plan, 2) English reading comprehension ability test, and 3) Satisfaction questionnaire with the CIRC technique of cooperative learning activities. The statistics used in data analysis include percentage, mean, standard deviation, and t-test dependent.

       The results revealed that 1) the CIRC technique of cooperative learning activities that promoted English reading comprehension ability had an efficiency value of 84.72/82.83, which was higher than the specified criteria. 2) students who studied using the CIRC technique of cooperative learning activities had English reading comprehension abilities after studying higher than before studying significantly at the .05 level. 3) students were satisfied to the CIRC technique of cooperative learning activities that promoted English reading comprehension abilities overall at a highest level. ( = 4.62, = 0.53)