Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 5, 2025
07:29
Online Explorative Study on the Learning Uses of Virtual Reality Among Early Adopters
Published on: November 22, 2019
8.3K
The Effects of Using Virtual Reality on Thai Word Order Learning
Nitiwat Watthanapas1, Yung-Wei Hao2, Jian-Hong Ye3,4
1BA Program in Southeast Asian Languages and Cultures, National Chengchi University, Taipei City 116, Taiwan.
Brain Sciences
|March 29, 2023
Summary
This study found that virtual reality (VR) learning systems positively impact Thai language learners' self-efficacy and retention of grammatical word order. Higher self-efficacy and lower anxiety in Thai language learning correlate with better retention.
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.
