The Development of Thai Reading and Writing Skills of Grade 1 Students through Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition (CIRC) Instruction

Abstract

The objectives of this research were 1) develop the Thai reading and writing skills of Grade 1 students through Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition (CIRC) instruction based on the 80/80 efficiency criterion; 2) compare students’ achievement before and after learning; 3) compare post-test achievement with the 70 percent criterion; and 4) investigate students’ satisfaction toward the learning activities.

The sample consisted of 36 Grade 1 students selected through cluster random sampling. The research instruments included lesson plans, achievement tests, pre-test and post-test assessments, and a satisfaction questionnaire. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, percentage, and t-test statistics.

The findings revealed that the efficiency of the CIRC instruction was 81.25/86.67, exceeding the 80/80 criterion. The students’ post-test scores were significantly higher than their pre-test scores and the 70 percent criterion at the .05 level. In addition, students’ satisfaction with the learning activities was at the highest level. The results indicate that the CIRC technique effectively enhances Thai reading and writing skills among primary school students.