DEVELOPMENT OF A “STOP IT” CARD GAME AS A LEARNING MEDIUM TO PROMOTE UNDERSTANDING OF WESTERN MUSICAL INSTRUMENT FAMILIES FOR GRADE 7 STUDENTS AT NAMPONGSUKSA SCHOOL การพัฒนาสื่อการ์ดเกม Stop it เพื่อส่งเสริมการเรียนรู้ เรื่อง “ประเภทเครื่องดนตรีสากล” สำหรับนักเรียนระดับชั้นมัธยมศึกษาปีที่ 1 โรงเรียนน้ำพองศึกษา

Abstract

This experimental research had three objectives: to develop the “Stop it” card game as a learning medium for enhancing knowledge of Western musical instrument classification among Matthayomsuksa 1 students at Nampongsuksa School; to compare students’ learning achievement before and after using the “Stop it” card game; and to investigate students’ satisfaction with the card game as a learning medium. The results demonstrated that students’ post-test scores were significantly higher than their pre-test scores at the .05 significant level. The finding further indicated that the card game improved understanding of the lesson, increased their interest and enjoyment in learning music, and promoted active participation, with the highest mean score (̅X = 4.50). In terms of satisfaction, students reported the highest level (̅X = 4.50), noting that the game was easy to understand, visually clear, and enjoyable to play. The sample 30 Matthayomsuksa 1 students from a single classroom at Nampongsuksa School during the second semester of the 2025 academic year, selected through purposive sampling. The study employed a quantitative research methodology. Research instruments included the “Stop it” card game on Western musical instrument classification, 2) pre- and post test achievement assessments, and 3) a questionnaire measuring students’ opinions and satisfaction with the instructional media. Data collection involved administering a pre-test,  followed by learning activities utilizing  the card game, which emphasized game-based learning, student participation, and an engaging learning environment. Upon  completion to assess changes in learning achievement. Additionally, students’ opinions and satisfaction regarding the learning media were collected. The data were analyzed using a dependent-samples t-test, along with the mean, and standard deviation.