DEVELOPMENT OF A SMART CLASSROOM MODEL TO ENHANCE LEARNING QUALITY OF STUDENTS IN BUDDHIST SCRIPTURE SCHOOLS (GENERAL EDUCATION DIVISION) IN NONG KHAI PROVINCE

Abstract

      This research aimed to: (1) examine the current conditions and needs for learning management; (2) develop a SMART Classroom Model; (3) investigate the effectiveness of the model on students’ learning achievement and 21st-century skills; and (4) evaluate students’ satisfaction. The study employed a Research and Development (R&D) methodology combined with mixed methods research, conducted in three phases. The sample consisted of 165 participants selected through stratified random sampling, and 30 students in the experimental group selected by purposive sampling. The research instruments included questionnaires, interviews, a model evaluation form, lesson plans, achievement tests, and a skills assessment. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, content analysis, and dependent samples t-test.
      The results indicated that: (1) the current condition was at a moderate level (x̄ = 3.21), while the needs were at a high level (x̄ = 4.36), with technology integration rated the highest (x̄ = 4.52); (2) the SMART Classroom Model consisted of five components and was evaluated at the highest level of appropriateness (x̄ = 4.78); (3) students’ post-test scores (x̄ = 81.73) were significantly higher than pre-test scores (x̄ = 62.40) at the .05 level (t = 15.27), and 21st-century skills were at a high level (x̄ = 4.41); and (4) students’ satisfaction was at the highest level (x̄ = 4.62), while the model efficiency was 82.15/84.30, exceeding the 80/80 criterion.In conclusion, the SMART Classroom Model was appropriate and empirically effective in enhancing students’ learning quality.