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Development of Learning Achievements of Bachelor Degree Students in Basic Scientific Research Method Course Using Inquiry Approach

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Wirasak Fungfuang , Sasithep Pitiporntapin , Thanawit Tongmai , Uthaiwan Kovitvadhi

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  The purpose of this research was to develop learning achievement in basic scientific research method course using scientific inquiry approach. The participants were 47 third year students in Bachelor degree from Faculty of Science, Department of Biology and Zoology, Kasetsart University, The research instrument consisted of lesson plans, Basic Scientific Research Method (BSRM) Test, Attitude Tests, Social Dimensional Diagram, learning log and informal interview note. Quantitative data were analyzed by frequencies, percentage and mean. Content analysis was used to analyze the qualitative data. The results indicated that after using inquiry approach students had better learning in three aspects as follows: 1) Most of students had more understanding on basic scientific research method; 2) Students had good attitude toward basic scientific research method course by using scientific inquiry, and 3) Students had more social dimensional than before teaching. 

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Learning achievements, Inquiry approach, Basic Scientific Research Method Course