Influence of virtual reality on student learning in undergraduate construction education. Issue 4 (2nd October 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lucas, Jason; Gajjar, Dhaval
• Is Part Of: International journal of construction education and research. Volume 18:Issue 4(2022)
• Page Start: 374
• Page End: 387
• Publication Date: 2022-10-02
• Subjects: Undergraduate -- education -- virtual reality -- materials and methods; Building -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; Construction industry -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; 624.07
• DOI: 10.1080/15578771.2021.1931570
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1557-8771

Abstract

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.