DEVELOPING THAI READING SKILLS FOR COMPREHENSION AND REFLECTION USING DR – TA METHOD TEACHING (DIRECTED READING – THINKING ACTIVITY) FOR MATHAYOMSUKSA 2

Abstract

This research aimed to (1) compare Thai reading comprehension skills after learning using the DR-TA reading teaching method with before learning, (2) compare Thai reading comprehension skills after learning using the DR-TA reading teaching method with the 70 percent criterion, and (3) compare the reflection after learning using the DR-TA reading teaching method with before learning. The sample group used in this research was Mathayom 2 students of Sri Ayutthaya School under the Royal Patronage studying in the first semester of the 2025 academic year, with one classroom, 40 students, selected by cluster random sampling. The research instruments consisted of 1) 5 lesson plans using the DR-TA reading teaching method with the most appropriate quality; 2) a 15-item subjective Thai reading comprehension test with 30 points; and 3) a 12-question reflection assessment form. The statistics used for data analysis included mean, standard deviation, and t-test for dependent samples and for one sample.

          The results of the research can be summarized as follows: (1) Thai reading comprehension skills after learning using the DR-TA reading teaching method were significantly higher than before learning at the .05 level. (2) Thai reading comprehension skills after learning using the DR-TA reading teaching method were significantly higher than the 70 percent criterion at the .05 level. And (3) Secondary 2 students' reflections after learning using the DR-TA reading teaching method were significantly higher than before learning at the .05 level.