A COMPARISON OF LEARNING ACHIEVEMENT IN CHINESE GRAMMAR ON THE TOPIC OF “把” USING PROBLEM-SOLVING SIMULATIONS AMONG SECOND-YEAR STUDENTS IN THE CHINESE LANGUAGE PROGRAM, FACULTY OF EDUCATION

Abstract

This research aimed to compare learning achievement in Chinese grammar on the topic of “把” using problem-solving simulations and to examine the students’ satisfaction with learning through such simulations. The sample group consisted of 25 second-year students in the Chinese Language Program, Faculty of Education, Kamphaeng Phet Rajabhat University, selected through purposive sampling. The research tools included a lesson plan using problem-solving simulations, pre- and post-learning tests, and a satisfaction assessment form. The data were analyzed using percentage, mean , standard deviation , and t-test. The findings revealed that the average scores of learning achievement in Chinese grammar on “把” before and after learning through problem-solving simulations were 19.33 and 26.70, respectively. The students’ learning achievement significantly improved at the .05 level compared to before learning. Furthermore, the study of students’ satisfaction indicated a high level of satisfaction with the learning approach, with a mean score of 4.31. Students also reported being able to apply the acquired knowledge to their teaching practice and during internships, with  an application rate of 100%.