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Publication Date: 2023
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Enhancing Anatomy Education through Cooperative Learning: Harnessing Virtual Reality for Effective Gross Anatomy Learning
Chao-Ying Wang; Ti Yin; Kuo-Hsing Ma; Jia-Fwu Shyu; Chia-Pi Cheng; Yu-Chiao Wang; Yun-Ling Huang; Ming-Hsien Chiang
Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education, v24 n3 2023
The advent of virtual reality (VR) in education offers unique possibilities for facilitating cooperative learning strategies, particularly in fields demanding intricate spatial understanding, such as gross anatomy. This study investigates the impact of integrating cooperative learning strategies within a VR-based gross anatomy curriculum, focusing on enhancing students' anatomy knowledge and skills. We analyzed the performance of two cohorts of first-year nursing students across five semesters (2016-2020), where traditional learning methods were used in the first three semesters (2016-2018), and a VR-based cooperative learning approach was adopted in the last two semesters (2019-2020). Our findings suggest that the VR-based cooperative learning group achieved significantly higher scores in their gross anatomy laboratory courses compared to their counterparts learning through traditional methods. This research provides valuable insights into how the integration of VR technology and cooperative learning strategies can not only enhance learning outcomes but also improve the VR learning experience by reducing motion sickness. It accentuates the potential of VR-based cooperative learning as an impactful educational tool in anatomy education. Future research should further explore the optimal integration of VR and cooperative learning strategies in diverse course types and their potential to enhance educational outcomes and the learning experience.
Descriptors: Anatomy, Cooperative Learning, Computer Simulation, Nursing Students, Nursing Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Educational Technology, COVID-19, Pandemics, School Closing
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