Development of Instructional Model Based on Constructivist Concept Through Digital Book to Enhance Thai Pronunciation for Rajamangala University of Technology Rattanakosin Students

Abstract

The purposes of the research were 1) to develop instructional model based on constructivist concept through digital book to enhance thai pronunciation for Rajamangala University of Technology Rattanakosin Students; 2) to create digital book according to the instructional model; 3) to compare the students’ thai pronunciation achievement score with the pretest score; and 4) to survey students’ satisfaction toward instructional model based on constructivist concept through digital book to enhance thai pronunciation for Rajamangala University of Technology Rattanakosin Students. The sample was 30 students in Department of Mass Communication Technology who enrolled on Announcing Techniques in Broadcasting subject (MCT 3358). Research instruments consisted of digital book; a structured interview form; instructional model quality evaluation form; instructional model certification form; digital book quality evaluation from; pronunciation test, and learning achievement test. The data were analyzed for mean ( X ), standard deviation (SD), and t-test. From this study, 1) The instructional model "SAPIENT model" was developed with 7-steps process of teaching; S = Stimulation, A = Actuation of prior knowledge, P = determination of Problem situation, I = Involvement of activity, E = Establishment of new knowledge, N = application of New knowledge, T = Testify of concepts. The appropriability of the model was at the highest level (X = 4.52), 2) the developed instructional media consisted of the content qualification of instructional media was at the highest level (X = 4.67) and the qualification of instructional media was at the high level (X = 4.33), 3) the learning achievement test scores were statistically significant higher than the pretest scores at .05, and 4) the students’ satisfaction towards the Instructional Model was at the highest level (X = 4.79).