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Improving English Reading Comprehension via Murdoch Integrated Approach on Students of Grade 5 in Thailand Weerawong, Prissana; Chano, Jiraporn; Wu, Chicheng
Journal of Language Learning and Assessment Volume 3, Number 1, June 2025
Publisher : Naifaderu Cipta Sejahtera

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.71194/jlla.v3i1.125

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Purpose This study aimed to test the effect of the Murdoch Integrated Approach (MIA) on English reading comprehension and analytical reading skills among Thai Grade 5 students. Methodology A one-group pretest-posttest design was employed with 37 Grade 5 students as participants. The intervention consisted of eight 16-hour MIA learning sessions conducted over one semester. Two 30-item multiple-choice tests—one for reading comprehension and one for analytical reading—were administered before and after the intervention. The tests were validated by experts, with Item-Objective Congruence (IOC) values between 0.60 and 1.00. Discrimination indices and reliability coefficients were also reported for both tests. Results/Findings Dependent t-test results showed significant improvements in both reading comprehension and analytical reading scores. Reading comprehension scores increased from 15.08 to 20.78 (t(36) = 9.5, p < .000), and analytical reading scores improved from 14.57 to 18.11 (t(36) = 8.77, p < .000). Implication These findings suggest that the Murdoch Integrated Approach has potential to enhance students' reading skills. However, the absence of a control group means findings should be interpreted with caution. Future research using a true experimental design is recommended to provide stronger evidence of MIA's effectiveness
Role-Play in Language Learning: A Bibliometric Analysis and its Impact on Thailand Secondary Education Kongsaenkham, Ananta; Chano, Jiraporn
Journal of Language Learning and Assessment Volume 2, Number 2, December 2024
Publisher : Naifaderu Cipta Sejahtera

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.71194/jlla.v2i2.117

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Purpose This study investigates the trends, challenges, and pedagogical implications of role-play as a method for English language learning in Thai secondary schools. Methodology Utilizing bibliometric analysis, 800 publications from 2019 to 2024 were analyzed to identify research patterns and thematic developments. Results/Findings The results reveal a consistent decline in research output, with the highest number of publications recorded in 2019 and 2020 (170 articles each), followed by a significant decrease in subsequent years. The bibliometric analysis identified 44 key terms distributed across six thematic clusters, emphasizing areas such as communication skills, student engagement, and interdisciplinary applications. Despite the declining research focus, role-play remains an effective pedagogical tool for enhancing English speaking proficiency, fostering authentic communication, and building learner confidence. However, its implementation in Thai secondary schools faces challenges, including traditional teacher-centered approaches, large class sizes, and limited resources. To address these challenges, this study highlights the potential of integrating modern technologies, such as virtual and augmented reality, into role-play activities to enhance accessibility and engagement. Furthermore, it underscores the importance of adopting performance-based assessments to evaluate students’ progress more effectively. Implications This research contributes to the understanding of role-play's enduring relevance and offers practical recommendations for its revitalization in language education. By addressing existing barriers and leveraging innovative approaches, role-play can remain a transformative strategy for fostering English language proficiency and student engagement in Thai secondary school contexts.