Lucas, J and Gajjar, D (2022) Influence of virtual reality on student learning in undergraduate construction education. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 18(4), pp. 374-387. ISSN 1557-8771
Abstract
Virtual Reality (VR) allows for an active learning environment that can enhance a student’s comprehension of material. This research explores the actual and perceived benefit of introducing a VR simulation into a materials and methods of construction course in undergraduate education. The study included the development and implementation of a virtual simulation environment to support learning in the materials and methods of construction course. Actual student performance was then compared between a control group, who did not use the simulation, and the intervention group, those who used the simulation. Other factors such as student self-efficacy, learning motivation, and technology acceptance for the intervention group were also examined. Findings suggest that students who utilized the simulation have a better understanding of the course material represented in the simulation compared to those that were only exposed to traditional course materials.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | education; materials and methods; undergraduate; virtual reality |
| Index terms: | technology acceptance, construction education, motivation, self-efficacy, implementation, virtual reality, undergraduate, active learning, student performance |
| Subjects: | student development, learning methods, virtual reality, professional education, human factors and perception, innovation and technology management, contractual arrangements, curriculum development, psychology |
| Topics: | Engineering Principles, Procurement, Education, Research Practice, Human Resources, Digital Applications |
| Descriptive scope: | 1 C |
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