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http://dx.doi.org/10.21796/jse.2022.46.1.66

Effects of Science Classes Using Virtual Reality (VR) Contents on Elementary School Students' Spatial Ability and Scientific Attitude  

Lee, Jae Byung (Masong Elementary School)
Kwon, Nan Joo (Gyeongin National University of Education)
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Journal of Science Education / v.46, no.1, 2022 , pp. 66-79 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study attempts to find out how science classes using VR content affect students' scientific attitudes and spatial senses. For 4th and 5th graders of an elementary school, a comparative class and an experimental class were set up for each grade, and a total of 11 classes were conducted for each grade. Before and after class treatment, pre- and post-tests were conducted on scientific attitudes and spatial sensations, and interviews with students were conducted during class. After all the classes for the research unit were completed, a survey was conducted to find out the changes in students' perceptions. As results of this study show, it was found that science classes applying virtual reality (VR) content have positive effects on students' scientific attitudes and spatial ability.
Keywords
VR contents; virtual reality; spatial ability; scientific attitude; elementary school student;
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