The Results of Project-Based Learning on Media Literacy in the 21st Century for Upper Elementary School Students

Abstract

     The objectives of this research were to 1) study the result of project-based learning on media literacy in the 21^st century for upper elementary school students and 2) study the satisfaction of upper elementary school students with project-based learning. The population consisted of 31 students in grades 4-6 at Wat Nong Suttha School. The tools used were 1) a project-based learning plan on media literacy in the 21^st century 2) a learning achievement test on media literacy in the 21^st century for upper elementary school students, and 3) a satisfaction questionnaire for upper elementary school students on project-based learning.

     The results showed that 1) learning achievement post-test was higher than pre-test at the highest level, and students had knowledge about the highest 21^st century media literacy in creative, followed by participation, assessment, access, and analytical, respectively, 2) the average learning achievement of 89.24 percent passed the 80 percent criterion, which was statistically significant at the .01 level, 3) the efficiency of learning (E₁/E₂) was 80.52/89.24, higher than the standardized criterion of 80/80, and 4) the upper elementary students had satisfaction levels with project-based learning at the highest level.