Cooperative Learning Activities in Arts of Prathom Suksa 4 Students Khon Kaen University Demonstration School Primary Section (Modindaeng)

This research was aimed at studying a learner-centered approach through cooperative learning for the Art subject of Prathom Suksa 4 (Grade 4). The sample group consisted of 34 Grade 4 students in Form 4/1, Khon Kaen University Demonstration School (Modindaeng) during the academic year 2012. The sample group was obtained by purposive random. The research was based on one group, pretest-posttest experimental research design in which analysis of the target group's achievement was based on t-test using SPSS/PC+ program. The significance level was set at .01 level. Students’ work outcomes were also assessed by peers and the teacher. The criteria determined was 80% of the students passing at least 70% on the total score.The findings indicated that the learning achievement scores of the target group were higher after the treatment than before it at a significant level of .01. All of the students (100%) passed the criteria from peers’ and teacher's assessment.