The Development of English Reading Comprehension Ability of Matthayom Suksa 3 Pimrathprachasan School by Using Murdoch Integrated Approach (Mia) Based on Theory of Multiple Intelligences

Abstract

           The purposes of this research were to : 1) develop the achievement of English reading comprehension abilities by using Murdoch integrated approach based on theory of multiple intelligences for Matthayomsuksa 3 ; 2) Students’ satisfaction toward learning activities of English reading comprehension abilities by using Murdoch integrated approach based on theory of multiple intelligences. The sample consisted of 24 Matthayomsuksa 3/1 students in Pimrathpracahsan School, Buriram Province The research instruments included 1) a 5-lesson plans of English reading comprehension abilities by using Murdoch integrated approach based on theory of multiple intelligences, 2) a 30-item test of English reading comprehension test and 3) a 8-items of 5-poin scale questionnaire of satisfaction towards learning activities of English reading comprehension abilities by using Murdoch integrated approach based on theory of multiple intelligences. The statistics used in this research were mean, standard deviation, and the t-test for dependent sample.

           The results of the study were: 1) The students’ English reading comprehension abilities by using Murdoch integrated approach based on theory of multiple intelligences was significantly higher at the statistical level of 0.05. 2) The students’ opinions toward learning activities by using Murdoch integrated approach based on theory of multiple intelligences was at a high level ( = 4.30, S.D. = 0.72).