Development of Thai language skill exercises on irregular spelling to enhance reading and writing abilities for third-grade students at the Mae Fah Luang Hill Tribe Community Learning Center, Tak Province

Abstract

             The objective of this research is to 1) To create and evaluate the effectiveness of Thai language skill exercises on irregular spelling to enhance reading and writing abilities for third-grade students at the Mae Fah Luang Community Learning Center for Hill Tribe People, Tak Province, according to the 80/80 criterion. 2) Compare students' reading and writing abilities before and after using Thai language skills exercises. 3) Compare the academic achievement of students before and after learning using Thai language skills exercises. 4) To study students' satisfaction with Thai language skills exercises. Sample groups include: Thirty students from the third grade of primary school at the Mae Fah Luang Hill Tribe Community Learning Center in Tak Province were selected using a purposive sampling method. Tools used include: 1) Reading and writing ability test. 2) Achievement test 3) Student satisfaction questionnaire regarding the learning management. The statistics used include the mean, standard deviation, and t-test. Research results found that 1) Thai language skills practice exercises on irregular spelling to enhance reading and writing abilities for third-grade elementary school students at The Mae Fah Luang Community Learning Center for Hill Tribe People in Tak Province has an efficiency rating (E1/E2) of 80.89/81.89, which meets the 80/80 criterion. 2) Students' reading and writing abilities after learning with Thai language skills exercises were significantly higher than before learning, with a statistical significance level of .05. 3) The students' academic achievement after learning with the Thai language skills exercises was significantly higher than before learning, with a statistical significance level of .05. 4) Overall, students' satisfaction with the Thai language skills exercises was at the highest level.