The Active Learning Instructional Model Enhancing Critical Thinking Skills in Literature for High School Students

Abstract

The objectives of the research were 1) to develop the active learning instructional model enhancing critical thinking skills in literature for high school students and 2) to study the effectiveness of the active learning instructional model enhancing critical thinking skills in literature for high school students. The research was in the form of research and development using embedded design. The sample consisted of 39 students in grades 5/1, Kowitt Thamrong Chiang Mai School, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai Province, Semester 1, Academic Year 2022. The tools used in this study were the active learning instructional model enhancing critical thinking skills in literature for high school students, learning management plans, analytical thinking skills measurement tests in the literature, and opinion questionnaires. Data were analyzed by means, standard deviations. dependent t-test and content analysis. The research found that: 1) The active learning instructional model enhancing critical thinking skills in literature for high school students named “MECPA Model”. The "MECPA Model" is composed of four components, including: 1) Goals, 2) Objectives, 3) Learning management activities and 4) Assessments and evaluation. The learning management activities consisted of M: Motivation, E: Explore, C: Collaborate, P: Present, and A: Apply. This model had quality that can be applied to the sample. 2) The effectiveness of the model found that: 2.1) After using the model, the students had higher critical thinking skills than before with statistical significance at .05. 2.2). The opinions of students on the model were at the most agreeable level.