Problem-Based Learning Combined with Six Thinking Hats Technique to Promote Creative Thinking of Mathayomsuksa 1 Students at Sutheewittaya School, Phra Phutthabat District, Saraburi Province

Abstract

          This study aimed to 1) compare students’ creative thinking skills before and after the implementation of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) integrated with the Six Thinking Hats technique, 2) compare students’ learning achievement in Buddhist Studies before and after the intervention, and 3) examine students’ satisfaction with the instructional approach. The sample consisted of 30 Grade 7 students (Mathayomsuksa 1/3) from Sutheewittya School, Phra Phutthabat District, Saraburi Province, during the first semester of the 2025 academic year, The participants were selected through cluster random sampling. The research instruments included lesson plans based on PBL integrated with the Six Thinking Hats technique, a creative thinking skills assessment, a learning achievement test, and a student satisfaction questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) and a t-test for dependent samples to compare pretest and posttest scores

          The research revealed that: 1)The students' creative thinking skills after learning through Problem-Based Learning combined with the Six Thinking Hats technique were significantly higher than before learning at the .05 level. In addition, 2) The post-learning achievement was significantly higher than the pre-learning achievement at the .05 level. Furthurmore, 3)The students' satisfaction with the learning management using Problem-Based Learning combined with the Six Thinking Hats technique was at the highest level overall.