The Development of Learning Achievement on Relation with Other People by Communicative Approach Teaching Method for Secondary 4 Student

Abstract

English serves as an essential tool for international communication; however, learners often struggle to use it effectively. Developing English skills through the Communicative Approach can enhance learning outcomes and build confidence in real-life language use.  This research aims to: 1) compare the academic achievement of 10th-grade students before and after receiving instruction based on the communicative language teaching approach in the "Relation with Other People" learning unit, and 2) study the satisfaction of grade 10 students toward the instruction based on the Communicative Approach.  The sample for this study consisted of 40 of grade 10 students from Bankruatwittayakarn School in the second semester of the 2024 academic year. The students were selected through cluster random sampling, with the classroom as the unit of randomization.  This study was Quasi-Experimental Research using a One Group Pre-test Post-test Design. The research instruments included: 1) lesson plans based on the Communicative Approach, 2) an achievement test for the "Relation with Other People" learning unit and  3) a student satisfaction questionnaire regarding the communicative language teaching approach. The statistics for data analysis included percentage, mean, standard deviation, and t-test. The findings of the research were as follows:

1. A comparison of the academic achievement before and after learning, using the achievement test for the "Relation with Other People" learning unit, showed significantly higher post-test scores than pre-test scores at the .05 level.
2. Students' satisfaction with the instruction of the "Relation with Other People" learning unit based on the Communicative Approach was at a high level, with a mean score of 4.41.

          Communicative Approach using authentic contexts can significantly enhance students' academic achievement. Therefore, teachers should integrate role-playing activities and group work with technology such as applications, YouTube, and social media to create visual and interactive lessons that meet the needs of digital native learners who require immediate feedback and real-life connections.