Determinant of Effective

Na Pattalung (1977) designed a comparative study of academic achievement in health education of Grade 7 students learning through comic book and conventional method.  The results of the study revealed that there was better gain of achievement in students learning with comic book than conventional method.

Secondary Education Level

Rattana-udom (1984) conducted   a comparative study of Grade 8 students’ reading comprehension and interests in participating in teaching-learning activities using supplementary reading with and without comics.  The results of the study showed that there were no significant differences in reading comprehension between two groups.  But, there was significant difference in interests, in participating in teaching-learning activities between the two groups.

Utilization of Instructional Materials and Resources in the Classroom

Many studies have indicated that the use of instructional materials and resources in the classroom can promote teaching-learning process more efficiently.  However, most teachers frequently confront with the problems and obstacles in the usage of necessary instructional media in the classroom.  The following will be the research studies concerning problems, obstacles and needs in production and utilization of instructional media at both primary and secondary school levels.