Developing Higher order Thinking Competencies in Learning the Functional Groups of Organic Chemistry by Augmented Reality Technology for Grade 12 Students

Abstract

The objective of this research was to: 1) develop advanced thinking skills in learning chemistry topics related to functional groups of organic compounds using augmented reality technology, and 2) investigate satisfaction with the teaching and learning of chemistry topics related to functional groups of organic compounds using augmented reality technology. The research tools included augmented reality media on the topic of functional groups of organic compounds, pre-test and post-test assessments, and satisfaction questionnaires. The participants in this study were 47 students from Grade 12 in the first semester of the 2023 academic year at Wat Phrasrimahadhat Secondary Demonstration School, Phranakhon Rajabhat University. The research was conducted with a single experimental group, implementing a teaching, and learning approach that developed advanced thinking skills using augmented reality technology. The study examined the students' advanced thinking skills before and after the lessons and their satisfaction with the teaching and learning approach that enhanced advanced thinking skills. The research revealed that the student’s understanding of the types of functional groups of organic compounds significantly increased, with higher levels of advanced thinking skills after the lessons (µ= 17.07, σ= 3.67) compared to before the lessons (µ= 7.67, σ= 3.22). Moreover, the students expressed the highest satisfaction with the teaching and learning approach that fostered advanced thinking skills, utilizing augmented reality media for learning the topic of functional groups of organic compounds (µ= 4.55, σ= 0.75).