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Undergraduate Students' Profiles of Cognitive Load in Augmented Reality-Assisted Science Learning and Their Relation
Xiao-Fan Lin1,2,3, Seng Yue Wong4, Wei Zhou1
1School of Education Information Technology, Office 214, GuangDong Engineering Technology Research Center of Smart Learning, South China Normal University, 55 Zhongshan Dadao Xi, Guangzhou, 510631 China.
International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education
|June 26, 2023
Summary
Augmented reality (AR) in science learning creates diverse cognitive load profiles among students. Tailoring AR strategies to student profiles, like the Immersive or Organized, is key to boosting self-efficacy and learning outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Educational Technology
- Cognitive Science
- Science Education
Background:
- Augmented reality (AR)-assisted learning effectiveness varies due to individual cognitive load differences.
- Understanding student cognitive load profiles is crucial for optimizing AR science learning designs.
- Prior research indicates a need to explore student characteristics in relation to AR effectiveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify distinct cognitive load profiles in undergraduate students using AR for science learning.
- To examine the relationship between these profiles, self-efficacy, and behavioral patterns.
- To inform the design of more effective AR-assisted science learning interventions.
Main Methods:
- Latent profile analysis (LPA) was used to categorize students based on cognitive load dimensions.
- Multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) compared self-efficacy levels across identified profiles.
- Lag sequential analysis examined differences in learning behavior patterns among profiles.
Main Results:
- Four distinct cognitive load profiles were identified: Low Engagement, Immersive, Dabbling, and Organized.
- The Immersive profile showed the highest science learning self-efficacy, while Low Engagement showed the lowest.
- Students engaging in social interaction, testing, and feedback review exhibited higher self-efficacy than those focused on resource visits.
Conclusions:
- Student cognitive load profiles significantly influence self-efficacy and behavior in AR science learning.
- Personalized AR interventions, matched to specific student profiles, can enhance learning outcomes.
- Recognizing diverse student needs is essential for developing effective AR-assisted educational tools.
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