THE PURPOSE OF THIS RESEARCH WAS TO COMPARE ANALYTICAL THINKING OF PRESCHOOL CHILDREN BEFORE AND AFTER USING STORYBOOK AND GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS

Abstract

This research had a The purpose of this research was to compare analytical thinking of preschool children before and after using storybook and graphic organizers. The samples were 23 early childhood children in year 2 kindergarten at Watruekraisamukkee School, Kamphaeng Phet province, during semester 2, academic year 2018. Research instruments to storybook and graphic organizers ativity. Analytical thinking test for preschool children Behavioral behavioral observation test for preschool children Analytical thinking test for preschool children. The data were analyzed statistically by Mean, Standard Deviation, and content analysis. The study indicated that the analytical thinking to promote early childhood children’s using storybook and graphic organizers had mean scores as analytical thinking with pre-/post-experiment at 17.48/34.82 Analytical thinking for preschool children after each aspect of the experiment Every aspect has an increased average score. With the most added aspect being the grouping The average score increased by 4.52, followed by the relationship links. The average score increased by 4.47 and the least increased aspect was the comparison. The average score increased to 4.04 and The result of observing behavior The results of the interview revealed that the activity of using fairy tales with graphic charts on early thinking of young children can connect the story of the story from the story to practice in daily life.