The Impact of Authentic English Teaching Materials on Grade 10-12 Students’ Learning Experience and Academic Performance (Published)
This study aimed to evaluate the perceptions of students regarding the effectiveness and usability of these materials in terms of content and structure, identify challenges faced by students in using the current materials, and provide recommendations for enhancing the quality and relevance of English teaching materials. The participants were 419 students studying Fundamental English 1-6, grades 10-12 and obtained Science-mathematics major, Mathematics-English major, English Chinese major, and English Japanese major at Wat Phrasrimahadhat Secondary Demonstration School, Phranakhon Rajabhat University in academic year 2025. The Google form questionnaire, surveying participants’ demographics, the effectiveness of the teaching materials, and the recommendation for enhancing the quality and relevance of teaching materials, was applied to explore the views, experiences, and beliefs in English teaching materials. The results revealed that:
- Grade 10 has the highest number of students with 146, while Grade 11 has the fewest with Grade 12, with 139 students.
- Higher-level English skill development and preparation for university examinations were rated as “Excellent,” with mean scores of 4.52 and 4.55, respectively, highlighting the materials’ strong alignment with advanced learning goals.
- The most mentioned benefit is that good materials cater to different learning styles (8 mentions).
Keywords: : Academic Performance, English teaching materials, Learning experience