THE ANALYSIS OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ACTIVE LEARNING AND KEY COMPETENCIES OF UPPER PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN NONTHABURI PROVINCE

Abstract

This research aims to study the Active Learning management, key competencies, and the analysis of the relationship between active learning and key competencies of upper primary school students in private schools in Nonthaburi province. The sample in this research consisted of 210 of 460 upper primary teachers who teach in private schools in Nonthaburi province, obtained by simple random sampling. The instrument used in the research was a five-level estimation scale questionnaire; the content validity is 0.67-1.00, and the reliability is 0.91. The statistical methods used to analyze the data were percentage, mean, standard deviation, and Pearson’s Correlation at the statistical level of .01. The research results dictated that: 1) The active learning instruction management was high in all aspects. The order of averages from greatest to least was experiential learning, thinking-based learning, project-based learning, and problem-based learning. 2) The student's key competencies were high in all aspects. The order of averages from greatest to least was the ability to use life skills, the ability to communicate, the ability to use technology, and the ability to think had the same average as the ability to solve problems. 3) The relationship between active learning was positively correlated with key competencies of upper primary school students in private schools. It was statistically significant at a level of .01