Volume 07 Issue 06 June 2024
Guo Shujuan
Emilio Aguinaldo College Manila, Philippines
DOI : https://doi.org/10.47191/ijsshr/v7-i06-99Google Scholar Download Pdf
ABSTRACT
This study investigates the impact of immersive virtual reality (VR) on the learning engagement of students in selected mathematical concepts. A pretest-posttest design was employed to assess the cognitive, behavioral, and affective engagement levels of the respondents before and after the implementation of VR. The pretest results indicated moderate levels of engagement across all dimensions, with notable areas for improvement in attentiveness, collaborative skills, and satisfaction with progress. Following the implementation of immersive VR, significant improvements were observed in all engagement dimensions. Cognitive engagement scores increased, highlighting enhanced attention, understanding, and connection-making skills. Behavioral engagement saw improved participation, focus, and diligence in homework completion, although group collaboration remained an area needing further enhancement. Affective engagement improved as well, with students showing increased enjoyment, excitement, and emotional connection to math. The paired t-test analysis confirmed the statistical significance of these improvements, validating the effectiveness of VR in enhancing overall student engagement in mathematical learning. The study concludes that immersive VR is a powerful educational tool that can transform learning experiences, making them more interactive, engaging, and effective. Recommendations include continuing the use of VR to maintain high engagement levels, improving collaborative activities, and expanding VR integration to other subjects.
KEYWORDS:Virtual reality, Learning engagement, cognitive, behavioural, affective, engagement level
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