Developing English Vocabulary Through Bingo Games on Weather and Seasons for Grade 4 Students at Tesban 4 Thonwithee, Yala Province

Abstract

This research aimed 1) to examine the effects of using a bingo game on the development of English vocabulary regarding weather and seasons for Grade 4 students, and 2) to compare the students’ ability to memorize English vocabulary before and after learning through the bingo game. The sample group consisted of 10 Grade 4 students from Thesaban 4 Thonwithee School, selected by purposive sampling. The research instruments included a pre-test and post-test on English vocabulary memorization and learning activities using the Bingo game. The experiment was conducted over a period of four weeks. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including mean and standard deviation, and a paired-samples t-test. The results revealed that 1) the students’ ability to memorize English vocabulary regarding weather and seasons after learning through the Bingo game was significantly higher than before learning, and 2) the students showed positive attitudes toward learning English through the Bingo game, indicating that the activity made learning more enjoyable and encouraged greater participation in the learning process.