The Development of Problem-Based Learning Activities in the History Course for Matthayomsuksa 4 Students

Authors

  • Worawut Tanakhan Faculty of Education, Rajabhat Maha Sarakham University
  • Tachawat Laosuwan Faculty of Education, Rajabhat Maha Sarakham University

Keywords:

Problem-Based Learning Management, Critical Thinking Ability

Abstract

This research aimed to 1) develop problem-based learning activities in history for Mathayomsuksa 4 students to be effective according to the criteria of 85/85. 2) Compare the
critical thinking ability of Mathayomsuksa 4 students who received problem-based learning with students who received traditional learning methods. and 3) To study the satisfaction of Mathayomsuksa 4 students towards problem-based learning activities in history. The sample
group used in this research was 38 Mathayomsuksa 4/5 students in the experimental group and 39 Mathayomsuksa 4/4 students in the control group, selected by cluster sampling.


The research instruments consisted of a learning management plan, an analytical thinking ability test, and a satisfaction questionnaire. Data were analyzed by finding percentages, means, standard deviations, and independent test hypotheses. The results of the research found that
1) The development of problem-based learning activities in history for Mathayomsuksa 4 students was effective at 88.71/90.62. 2) The critical thinking ability after learning of Mathayomsuksa 4 students who received problem-based learning was significantly higher than that of students
who received regular learning methods at a statistical level of .05. 3) The overall satisfaction of students towards problem-based learning activities in history for Mathayomsuksa 4 students was at a high level.

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Published

2026-05-28