The Development of Learning Activities Using Problem-Based Learning on Everyday Life Economics and The Consumption Rights of Students in Grade 8

Abstract

The objectives of this research were 1) develop the learning activities using problem-based learning on everyday life economics and the consumption rights of students in grade 8 with efficiency according to the 80/80 criteria 2) compare the learning achievements during pre-study and post-study phrases for 8th grade student by using problem-based learning. 3) study the desirable characteristics of sufficient living of students who studied in problem-based learning management.4) study the student satisfaction with problem-based learning activities. The sample group was the total of 20 students in grade 8 room 3 Ban Pa Ngio Nong Hee School, Hin Tang Subdistrict, Ban Phai District, Khon Kaen Province and was selected by group random sampling. The research tools were problem-based learning activity plans , achievement test, the measure of sufficient living, a questionnaire on student satisfaction with problem-based learning activities. Statistics used in the research were percentage, mean, standard deviation and t-test.
The research findings were as following: 1) the efficiency of learning activities using problem-based learning on everyday life economics and the consumption rights of students in grade 8 room 3 was equal to 82.15/82.16 2) Students who studied using problem-based learning activities for economics in everyday life achieved a higher result for the after study with an increased statistical significance of 0.053) Students who studied by using problem-based learning activities on economics in everyday life and consumption right had a high level on desirable characteristics of sufficient living. 4) 8th grade students had a high level of satisfaction with the problem-based learning activities.