Development of Academic Achievement and Group Working Behavior for Prathomsuksa 2 Students Using Cooperative Learning Activities

Abstract

This action research has the following objectives: (1) To enhance the academic achievement of Grade 2 students through the implementation of collaborative group learning activities, aiming to meet a minimum 70 percent success rate, and (2) To improve the group work behavior of Grade 2 students using cooperative group learning activities, also targeting a 70 percent success rate. The target group for this research consists of 8 Grade 2 students from Ban Na Pong School, Sai Mun District, Yasothon Province, Semester 2, academic year 2022. The research tools employed in this study include: (1) Learning management plan: Number of plans-10.  (2) Academic achievement test: Multiple-choice format with 30 questions. (3) Observation of students' group work behavior. Data analysis involved calculating the mean, percentage, and standard deviation. The research findings are as follows: 1) In the first operational cycle, the use of collaborative group learning activities led to a development in academic achievement among Grade 2 students.They achieved an average score of 11.38 out of 15 points, equivalent to 75.84 percent. Notably, 5 students met or exceeded the 70 percent achievement criteria, while 3 students did not. In the second action cycle, the researcher incorporated mind mapping techniques alongside cooperative group learning activities. As a result, all students achieved a passing rate of 70 percent, with an average score of 12.25 out of a full score of 15, equal to 80.83 percent,  and (2) Regarding the development of group work behavior in the first cycle using collaborative group learning activities, students exhibited group work behavior at a moderate level, accounting for 44.00%. However, when assessing group work behavior in each of the 5 areas, it did not meet the 70 percent criteria.  In the second action cycle, the introduction of mind mapping techniques during collaborative group learning activities, along with role and responsibility switching within the group, resulted in the development of group work behavior in all students. They surpassed the 70 percent criteria in all aspects, achieving a good level of group work behavior, with an average score of 11.60 out of a full score of 15 points, equivalent to 77.33 percent.