The Development Biology Authentic Learning of Mahasarakham University Demonstration School (Secondary), Thailand

Wutthisak Bunnaen

doi:10.5772/intechopen.98772

Abstract

This chapter presents the “Development of Authentic Biology Learning Activities, Mahasarakham University Demonstration School (Secondary)” research study. The study included a sample group of 160 students in Grade 10 at Mahasarakham University (MSU) Demonstration School (Secondary), Thailand, divided via purposive sampling into an experimental group of 80 students and a control group of 80 students. The experimental group used authentic learning techniques to study biology, whereas the control group used normal learning to study the same subject. The study used a quasi-experimental design to assess biology knowledge after learning in both groups as well as the experimental group’s attitude towards the active learning method. The instruments used include a set of authentic biology learning activities, biology knowledge tests, and an attitude questionnaire. Results show that students in the experimental group increased their knowledge of biology after engaging in authentic learning and had a positive attitude about learning via this method. Authentic learning activities in biology give students a better understanding of the subject, evidenced by higher knowledge test scores after authentic learning, and thus is an effective way to organize learning activities for students not only in biology but in other courses of study as well.

Highlights

Basic Education Core Course Aims to develop all learners Which is a nation’s strength to be a human being with a balance of physical, knowledge, morality, Active Learning consciousness of Thai citizenship and world citizenship Adhere to the democratic regime Have the knowledge and basic skills and attitudes necessary for further education
Which emphasizes on doing actual operations in the environment around the students or the real learning area in nature near the school The learning activity set was sent to 5 experts to assess consistency and assess suitability
It was found that the Authentic Learning biology learning activity set had an average of 0.96, which was higher than the specified criteria at level 0.50

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Introduction

Basic Education Core Course Aims to develop all learners Which is a nation’s strength to be a human being with a balance of physical, knowledge, morality, Active Learning consciousness of Thai citizenship and world citizenship Adhere to the democratic regime Have the knowledge and basic skills and attitudes necessary for further education. According to the vision of education policy in Thailand the objectives are to develop a learning society by focusing on increasing educational opportunities and promoting active learning behavior in students. To be actively involved, students must engage in such higher-order thinking tasks as analysis, synthesis, and evaluation [7, 8]

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