Enhancing Inquiry Based Learning Ability with Visualization Integrated Technology in Multicultural and Religion Setting Lampang Province

Abstract

This research article presents a technology that could enhance the ability of inquiry-based learning. The present study was conducted to achieve the following aims: 1) to develop a technology for integrating visualization in multicultural settings according to the 80.00/80.00 criterion; 2) to compare analytical thinking abilities before and after using a technology for integrating visualization in multicultural settings; and, 3) to study the ability in inquiry-based learning after using a technology for integrating visualization in multicultural settings. The sample group consisted of 30 Lampang Rajabhat University students derived via simple random sampling by lottery method to select participants from the whole class. The experimental design employed was One Group Pretest – Posttest Design. The tools used were learning applications and tests. The statistics used were percentage, mean (M), Standard Deviation (SD), and t-test.

The results of the study were as follows: 1) The results of technology for integrating visualization in multicultural settings were found to yield efficiency value of 80.00/82.00 according to the 80.00/80.00 criterion. 2) The participants in sample group trained with the technology for integrating visualization in multicultural settings were found to have higher analytical thinking skills after studying than before with significant coefficient of .05. and 3) The participants who used the technology for integrating visualization in multicultural settings demonstrated a strong aptitude for inquiry-based learning, with an average score of 4.20 (M = 4.20), with the aspect of engagement garnered the highest mean score of 4.25 (M = 4.25).