The Development of English Vocabulary Pronunciation Skills by Brain-Based Learning Management for Grade 4 Student at Wat Ta Satoy School

Abstract

This research article aimed to 1) develop the students pronunciation skills in English vocabulary using the Brain-Based Learning (BBL) approach, comparing the students performance before and after the lessons, and 2) study the satisfaction of Grade 4 students toward the Brain-Based Learning (BBL) approach. The sample group consisted of Grade 4 students at Wat Ta Satoi School, selected using purposive sampling. The research design was a quasi-experimental method employing a one-group pretest and posttest assessments, and a student satisfaction questionnaire. The data were analyzed using basic statistics : mean, standard deviation, percentage, and a dependent sample t-test.

          The results of the research showed that the effectiveness of the English vocabulary pronunciation skill exercises for Grade 4 students at Wat Ta Satoi School was 90.99/73.33, which was higher than the set standard of 70/70. The development of English vocabulary pronunciation skills using the Brain-Based Learning (BBL) approach showed that students post-learning scores were significantly higher than their pre-learning scores at the .05 level of statistical significance. The students satisfaction toward the Brain-Based Learning (BBL) approach was at the highest level.