Development of English Reading Comprehension Skills Using Learning Activities Basing on SQ3R Techniques for Grade 7 Students

Abstract

   This research aims to 1) develop effective learning activities using the SQ3R technique that meet the 75/75 efficiency criterion, 2) compare English reading comprehension skills before and after learning through SQ3R-based activities, and 3) examine students' satisfaction with learning through SQ3R-based activities. The sample group consisted of 24 Grade 7 (Matha Yom 1) students from Sri Sawat Witthaya Municipal School, studying during the second semester of the 2023 academic year. The sample was selected using cluster random sampling. The research instruments included: 1) lesson plans using the SQ3R technique, 2) an English reading comprehension test, 3) a satisfaction questionnaire. The statistical methods used were percentage, mean, standard deviation, and t-test (Dependent Samples t – test) one group pretest-posttest design.
   The findings revealed that (1) The learning activities using the SQ3R technique for Grade 7 students had an efficiency of 77.43/80.97, exceeding the specified criterion. (2) Students who participated in the SQ3R-based activities demonstrated significantly higher English reading comprehension skills after learning compared to before learning at a significance level of .05 and (3 Students expressed a high level of satisfaction with the SQ3R-based learning activities (= 4.63, = 0.13).