Enhancement of Self-Directed Learning in English Speaking Among Freshmen in The Faculty of Education at Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University
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The objectives were 1) to study self-directed learning in English speaking among freshmen in the Faculty of Education at Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya university, 2) to develop self-directed learning in English speaking among freshmen in the Faculty of Education at Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, 3) to study the satisfaction of English speaking among freshmen by using the developed self-directed learning in English speaking. This research has used the pre-Experimental research by using pre and post experiment.
The results of this research were found that
1) the self-directed learning in English speaking among freshmen in the Faculty of Education at Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, it was found that the overall average was 4.22, which was at a satisfactory level. If it was separated individually as an aspect, it was found that the item with the highest average was item no. 3. If I can't think of an English word, I will use a synonym or phrase with the same meaning instead. ( = 4.55, S.D. = 0.60) and the lowest level was no. 8. I constantly motivate myself to learn English. ( = 3.95, S.D. = 0.69), respectively.
2) that the score of the pre-test of the use experiment of the model of self-directed learning in English speaking ( = 9.50, S.D. = 2.56) is lower than the post-use experiment of the model of self-directed learning in English speaking ( = 17.50, S.D. = 1.15). The score post-test of using the model of self-directed learning in English speaking among freshmen in the Faculty of Education ( = 17.50, S.D. = 1.15) higher than the pre-test scores before using the model of self-directed learning in English speaking among freshmen in the Faculty of Education ( = 9.50, S.D. = 2.56) as statistically significant at 0.5.
3) the overall average was 4.36, which was at a satisfactory level. If it was separated individually as an aspect, it was found that the item with the highest average was item no. 8. Self-directed learning in speaking English has given me a lot of understanding. ( = 4.70, S.D. = 0.57), the lowest level was no. 10. I often reflect on the thoughts regarding the topics I am discussing. ( = 4.10, S.D. = 0.55), respectively.
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