A Study on the Learning Effectiveness and Acceptance of Virtual Reality Integration in Fifth-Grade Students’ Science Learning: Case Studies of ’Understanding the Three Elements of Sound’ Units

Abstract

In recent years, Virtual Reality （VR） technology has become a significant direction for educational innovation. By creating immersive virtual learning environments, VR helps students better understand abstract concepts and complex knowledge intuitively. This study employed a quasi-experimental design to compare the learning achievements of fifth-grade students in the "Three Elements of Sound" unit using VR technology versus traditional teaching methods and to explore students' acceptance of learning with VR. The quasi-experimental results indicated that: （1）Students using traditional musical instruments showed significant improvement between the pretest and posttest, while those using VR technology did not exhibit significant progress. （2）Low-performing students showed significant improvement under both teaching methods. Regarding VR acceptance, students' acceptance of the new technology increased as their experience with it grew.