Effects of Inquiry-Based Learning on Science Chievement, Science Process Skills and Attitude Towards Scienceof Student in Multicultural Society

Abstract

This research aimed to study 1) the effects of inquiry-based learning on science achievement, 2) science process skills 3) attitude towards science of student in multicultural society. The sample were 17 student in Prathomsuksa 4 in the second semester of the academic year 2010 of Wadkokyaka Schools, Pattani Education Primary Service Area Office 2. They were selected using purposive sampling. This research was Quasi experimental research. The research instruments used were lesson plans for inquiry learning in the multicultural society, science achievement test, science process skillstest, an assessment of behavioral science process skills, attitude towards science questionnaire, observation of student behavior, interviewing student about learning and field note. The data were analyzed by mean, standard deviation and t-test. The data collected through the interview and observation were also discussed. The findings were as follows 1. The science achievement of the student after inquiry based learning was higher than that before learning at the significant level of .01 2. The science process skill of the student after inquiry based learning was higher than that before learning at the significant level of .01 3. The attitude toward science of student after inquiry based learning was higher than that before learning at the significant level of .01 The process of inquiry-based learning that can be used with student Pratomsuksa 4 at Wadkokyaka School, Pattani Education Primary Service  Area Office 2. The students to clound learn by the process of inquiry-based learning. The students were enthusiastic. The interest in learning help each other and accept the differences of classmates.