Learning Management of Task-Based Learning Approach Together With Total Physical Response to Enhance the Speaking Skills of Primary 6 Students

This experimental research aimed to achieve two objectives: firstly, to assess the impact of the Task-Based Learning (TBL) approach together with Total Physical Response (TPR) on the speaking skills of Primary 6 students before and after instruction; secondly, to compare the speaking skills of students using the TBL-TPR approach with those using the Traditional method. The study involved sixty Primary 6 students from a school in Nonthaburi Province, Thailand, who were divided into experimental (n=30) and control (n=30) groups using cluster random sampling. The research instruments included a TBL-TPR learning management plan, Traditional lesson plans, and an English-speaking test. Data analysis was performed using statistical analysis software. Results revealed a significant improvement in the speaking skills of Primary 6 students after implementing the TBL-TPR approach, with post-intervention scores significantly higher than pre-intervention at a .05 level. Furthermore, students using the TBL-TPR approach demonstrated significantly higher speaking skills compared to those using the Traditional method at a .05 level. These findings highlight the effectiveness of integrating TBL with TPR in enhancing the speaking proficiency of Primary 6 students and underscore the importance of adopting innovative pedagogical approaches in language education to optimize learning outcomes.