The Development of Learning Activities Based on Reflective Thinking and Peer Scaffolding for Undergraduate Students in a Course of Study “Learning Development for Elementary Students”, Roi - Et Rajabhat University

Umaporn Waiyarat; Permporn  Summart; Wichit  Thiradachochai; Kochaporn  Numnaphol

Authors

Umaporn Waiyarat Faculty of Education, Roi - Et Rajabhat University
Permporn Summart Faculty of Education, Roi - Et Rajabhat University
Wichit Thiradachochai คณะครุศาสตร์ มหาวิทยาลัยราชภัฏร้อยเอ็ด
Kochaporn Numnaphol Faculty of Education, Roi - Et Rajabhat University

Keywords:

Reflective Thinking, Peer Scaffolding, Learning Activities, Action Research

Abstract

This research aims to: 1) develop learning activities based on reflective thinking and peer scaffolding for undergraduate students in the "Learning Development for Elementary Students" course, and 2) study the results of implementing these learning activities. The target group consisted of 28 undergraduate students in the Faculty of Education at Roi-Et Rajabhat University. The research tools included the developed learning activities, a learning log, and a satisfaction questionnaire. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and content analysis. The findings were as follows: 1) The developed learning activities consisted of 7 components and a 4-step process: introduction to the lesson, knowledge construction, peer scaffolding, and a summary with reflective thinking. The overall appropriateness of the activities was evaluated at a high level by experts. 2) The content analysis of learning logs revealed that the activities developed students' reflective thinking skills, including the organization of ideas, analysis, and consideration of problem-solving approaches. The peer scaffolding process involved skills such as discussion, offering suggestions, and providing encouragement. The results also showed that students gained an understanding of child nature and could design activities to promote or solve developmental problems for elementary-level children. Furthermore, the undergraduate students reported the highest level of satisfaction with the learning activities.

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