A Study of the Achievement in English of Mathayomsuksa 2 Students at Suksanareewittaya School, Using the Storyline Method.

Supa Sringam

Email: ssringam@yahoo.com

Education :

M.Ed. (Curriculum and Instruction)

Current Work:

Teacher at Suksanareewittaya School, Bangkok

Academic Profile

Background and Significance of the Study

• English as a foreign language.

• Identifying the deficiency

• Innovation in teaching

Purpose of the Study

To compare the English achievement

of Mathayomsuksa 2 students, prior

to and after using the storyline

method

Hypothesis of the study

The English achievement of the

students after studying through the

storyline method was higher than that

of the students before studying.

The Scope of the Study

1. Population

2. Variables

2.1 Independent variable

2.2 Dependent variable

3. Content of the study

4. Duration of the study

Defined Terms

• English achievement

• Achievement tests

• Learning English by using the

storyline method

Review of Related Literature

1. Task-based learning

2. Project-based learning

3. Co-operative learning

4. Integrative learning

5. Storyline method

The Critical Elements of the Storyline Method

• Setting the scene in a particular time

and place

• People and / or animals

• A way of life to investigate

• Real problems to be solved

Six principles of the storyline method for teachers who apply the method to their

classroom activities

1. Principle of story

2. Principle of anticipation

3. Principle of the teacher’s rope

4. Principle of ownership

5. Principle of context

6. Principle of structure before activity

Method and Procedures

1. The study employed a quasi experimental research method : the single group pretest-posttest design.

2. Population and sample

3. Research instruments

3.1 Six English lesson plans

3.2 Achievement tests

Finding and Conclusion

Test N X SD t

Pretest 51 44.55 8.06 23.09*

Posttest 51 57.16 6.91

* p< 0.05 ( 0.0550 = 1.68, df =50)

Total score of 100

Discussion and Implication

1. Advantages of the storyline method

2. Preparing and implementing lesson plans

3. Resources and learning materials

4. Applying the method into the classroom

5. Reflection : Learning to share knowledge

Suggestions for further application

1. Teacher preparation

2. A solid foundation

3. Flexibility in the classroom

4. Parental involvement

5. Diversity in learning

6. Importance of writing skills

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