Outcomes of an Arrangement of a Research-Based Learning Activities with the Use of Local Learning Resources to Develop Research Skills for Secondary 4 Students

Abstract

This research aims to: 1) study the research skills of students from an arrangement of research-based learning activities combined with the use of local learning resources, and 2) study the academic achievement of students from the arrangement of research-based learning activities with the use of local learning resources in the history course SC31103. This research is a one-group experimental study with the samples of 40 secondary 4 class 1 students from Nakhon Khon Kaen School who are studying in the first semester of the academic year 2023. These samples were obtained by using the cluster random sampling method. The tools used in the research include 1) five learning management plans totaling 10 hours (during class time) and 6 hours outside of class time, 2) a student's research skills assessment form, and 3) an academic achievement test. The findings of the research found that:

1. Students' research skills are at a good level. When considering each aspect, it was found that the skill with the highest average was research problem identification skill, followed by data collection and analytical skills, data collection planning for hypothesis tests, and data collection by using appropriate and quality tools.
2. Academic achievement of secondary 40 students who passed the 80 percent criteria accounted for 82.50 percent, and the average score was 80.75 percent. In addition, connecting lessons to the local community also helps learners gain experience outside of the classroom. It is community-based learning. This could be done by using existing cultural capital to design and organize learning that allows students to practice using research procedures as a tool for lifelong learning.