Abstract
Virtual Reality is an emerging technology for immersive learning. A Virtual Reality Organ Bath Lab (VROBL) simulating the physical pharmacology laboratory practical was developed to help students to comprehend complex pharmacological principles. The study aimed to investigate the impact of VROBL adoption as a pre-laboratory experience on student learning experience, knowledge, and confidence levels. An experimental research study was conducted with a study sample of 17 health science students enrolled in a Biomedical Science module. The participants were divided into intervention (n=9) and control groups (n=8) using block randomization. The intervention group experienced virtual learning with VROBL before the laboratory session, while the control group was exposed to the software after the laboratory session. A pre-post study design was adopted, whereby questionnaires were administered before and after the VROBL and physical laboratory sessions. The completion times of physical laboratory tasks were recorded. Data collected revealed that the intervention group was satisfied with the simulation (mean±SD: 4.97±1.24) and learning content (mean±SD: 5.81±1.21) of VROBL. Furthermore, the intervention group reported an increased confidence in correctly explaining how to use the lab equipment and apparatus compared to the control group (mean: 4.77 vs. 3.50, p=0.044). The finding was supported by positive feedback of VROBL as a pre-laboratory exercise. However, there was no significant difference between both groups in knowledge quiz scores and completion times of physical laboratory tasks. Although VROBL did not improve student knowledge or performance in the physical laboratory, it had enhanced student learning experiences and confidence, which ultimately might improve student motivation and learning outcomes.
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Mei Kee Lee, University of Nottingham Malaysia, Malaysia
Su Ting Yong, University of Nottingham Malaysia, Malaysia
Kang Nee Ting, University of Nottingham Malaysia, Malaysia
Jing Ying Wong, University of Nottingham Malaysia, Malaysia
Nurfatin Saaidah Binti Zainal, University of Nottingham Malaysia, Malaysia
Eunice Zhi Nee Lua, University of Nottingham Malaysia, Malaysia
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Conference: ACE2023
Stream: Design
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To cite this article:
Lee M., Yong S., Ting K., Wong J., Zainal N., & Lua E. (2024) Virtual Reality as Supplementary Education Tool for Pharmacology Laboratory Practical: The Effect on Student Experience, Knowledge and Confidence ISSN: 2186-5892 The Asian Conference on Education 2023: Official Conference Proceedings https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2186-5892.2024.165
To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2186-5892.2024.165
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