Study on Reading and Writing Abilities of Thai and Migrant Students on the Use of Phonics Method

This study examined reading and writing ability of Thai and immigrant students using phonics method. The sample group used in this study consisted of Grade 1 Thai and immigrant students in Wat Sirimongkol School, Samut Sakorn Province. The sampled students were selected by purposive sampling. The research tools used in this study were pretest and post-test reading and writing ability examination forms. The collected data was analyzed using Multivariate analysis of variance or MANOVA. The study found that Grade 1 Thai and migrant students with Phonics training had higher reading and writing ability in the first and second post-tests compared to pre-tests, with statistical significance of .01. Phonics method provides opportunities to practice reading and writing from the beginning to the end, with more chances to rehearse each sound and practice reading and writing, and hence, it has significant positive impact on students learning.