Abstract:
The objectives of this study were; 1) To compare the learning achievement in science under the content on food and nutrition of Secondary Education. Students use both Wichan’s model and normal IPST teaching method for comparing ; 2) To compare their learning retention; and 3) To compare their attitudes towards the two methods. The sample was 80 Matayomsuksa 2 students of Bangyeekhan Wittayakom School, Bangplad, Bangkok; the experiment group of 40 was taught by applying Wichan’s teaching method and the control group of 40 was taught via normal IPST method. The tools included Learning Achievement Test, Learning Retention Test and Students Attitude Test developed by researcher. The statistic used was independent sample t-test with the identified mean level of 0.05 statistical significance. The results were as follows: 1. The different methods made a difference on learning achievement at a level of 0.05 statistical significance. 2. The different methods made a difference on learning retention at a level of 0.05 statistical significance. 3. The different methods made a difference on attitudes at a level of 0.05 statistical significance.
Keywords: Comparison; Learning Outcome; Wichan’s Models; IPST Models
DOI: 10.20472/IAC.2015.017.051
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