The Development of Learning Achievement on Buddhist Principles through Case-Based Learning Integrated with the 4MAT Technique for Grade 10 Students at Singburi School, Mueang District, Singburi Province

Abstract

The objectives of this research were 1) to compare the learning achievement of Matthayom Suksa 4 students in the topic Moral Principles for Youth Life before and after learning through activities integrating case studies with the 4MAT technique, and 2) to study students’ satisfaction toward learning through the integrated approach. The sample consisted of 40 students from Matthayom Suksa 4/3, Singburi School, in the first semester of the 2025 academic year, selected by cluster random sampling. The research instruments included 13 lesson plans with an appropriateness index ranging from 0.67 to 1.00, a 30-item achievement test with a reliability coefficient of 0.80, and a 15-item satisfaction questionnaire with a reliability coefficient of 0.884. The data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and the paired-samples t-test.

The Research Results Revealed That:

1) The post-test mean score of students’ learning achievement was significantly higher than the pre-test score at the .05 level. This indicates that integrating case studies with the 4MAT technique effectively enhanced students’ understanding of moral principles, enabling them to connect knowledge with real-life situations and resulting in improved learning achievement.

2) The overall level of students’ satisfaction toward the learning activities was at the highest level. Students particularly appreciated the learning activities, describing them as interesting, diverse, and appropriate to their abilities, creating a friendly learning atmosphere and fostering a positive and sustainable attitude toward Buddhist studies. The next highest aspects were assessment and workload, which, although challenging, were considered suitable and supportive of learning.