The Development of Chinese Language Learning Package by Using the Recreational Activity Songs

Abstract

The objectives of this research were to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of a Chinese language learning package using recreational activity songs and to study students' satisfaction after using these songs in Chinese language learning.  The sample group, obtained through simple random sampling, consisted of 26 minor Chinese language students from the Faculty of Humanities, Naresuan University, during the 2021 academic year. The study employed three research instruments: six Chinese-translated recreational songs, a 30-item multiple-choice pre-test and post-test to assess Chinese vocabulary and grammar knowledge, and a satisfaction questionnaire. The results revealed a statistically significant improvement in students' test scores after using the learning package (p < .05). The pre-test mean score was 21.07, while the post-test mean score increased to 27.78, demonstrating the effectiveness of the recreational songs in enhancing Chinese language learning. Additionally, students reported high satisfaction with the learning package, with an overall mean satisfaction score of 4.26 out of 5.00. The song that received the highest satisfaction rating was “Apple, Papaya, Banana, Orange” (mean = 4.48), particularly for its effectiveness in vocabulary memorization. The findings suggest that incorporating recreational songs into Chinese language teaching can effectively improve students' language skills and create an engaging learning environment, particularly for vocabulary acquisition and retention.