THE EFFECT OF USING WITH GUIDANCE ACTIVITIES TO INCREASE STUDENTS’ INTEREST IN LEARNING MATHAYOM 2 SURATHAMPITHAK SCHOOL.

Abstract

This research aimed to (1) compare academic interest before and after the experiment of joining guidance activities of Mathayom 2 students at Surathamphithak School, and (2) to increase academic interest of Mathayom 2 students. The sample group was Mathayom 2/2 students of Surathamphithak School, academic year 2024, consisting of 1 classroom, totaling 36 people, as the experimental group, selected by purposive sampling. The research instruments were (1) an assessment of academic interest, (2) a set of 6 guidance activities that increased academic interest, and (3) a satisfaction assessment form. The statistics used to analyze the data were mean and standard deviation. The research results found that (1) After using the guidance activity set, students had higher academic interest than before using the guidance activity set, with a statistically significant difference at the .05 level. (2) After using the guidance activity set to increase academic interest, students had increased academic interest.