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Area of Science:

  • Educational Technology
  • Linguistics
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Thai grammar, particularly word order, presents significant challenges for Mandarin and English speakers.
  • Emerging technologies are increasingly utilized in foreign language acquisition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the efficacy of a multi-language virtual reality (VR) learning system in teaching Thai grammatical word order.
  • To examine the relationships between self-efficacy, language anxiety, learning retention, and task value in VR-based Thai language learning.

Main Methods:

  • A 5-week experimental study involving Thai language learners in Taiwan using a VR system for 20 minutes daily.
  • Data collection through questionnaires and retention tests administered one month post-experiment.
  • Statistical analysis including item analysis, reliability/validity analysis, and Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM).

Main Results:

  • Thai language self-efficacy positively correlated with learning retention and task value.
  • Thai language anxiety negatively correlated with learning retention and task value.
  • Learning retention showed a positive association with task value and intention for continuous usage.

Conclusions:

  • VR learning systems can enhance Thai language learners' self-efficacy and improve word order retention.
  • Learner self-efficacy and anxiety are critical factors influencing the effectiveness of VR language learning.
  • The perceived value of VR learning is linked to improved retention and sustained engagement.