Integrating TikTok Application with Roleplay Activity to Develop Students’ English Speaking Abilities at Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna Lampang
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The objectives of this study were: 1) to compare students’ English speaking ability before and after learning with TikTok application with roleplay activity and 2) to study the satisfaction of the students at Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna Lampang after learning with TikTok application with roleplay activity The sample of 20 students enrolled in the "English for Communication" summer course during the 2023 academic year at Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna Lampang.The total duration of the study was 21 hours, which included 15 hours of instruction, 3 hours for a pre-test, and 3 hours for a post-test. The research instruments consisted of: 1) five lesson plans incorporating roleplay activities, 2) an English speaking ability test, 3) criteria for assessing English speaking ability, and 4) a questionnaire measuring student satisfaction with integrating TikTok application with roleplay activity. The data analysis employed statistical methods such as mean, standard deviation, and a dependent samples t-test. The findings indicated: 1) a statistically significant improvement (p < 0.05) in the English speaking abilities of students after participating in integrating TikTok application with roleplay activity; 2) the students' satisfaction with the integrating TikTok application with roleplay activity was rated at 4.597, which is considered the highest level across all twenty items.
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