Development Of Augmented Reality Application Centered On Fundamental English Vocabulary Learning

Abstract

The acquisition of English language skills is crucial, especially for Thai students facing challenges in this area. Early introduction of English language instruction, focusing on basic vocabulary memorization, is essential at the elementary school level. The lack of effective learning technologies to improve English vocabulary retention has been noted previously. Therefore, this study aims to address this gap by developing an Augmented Reality (AR) Application for Basic English Vocabulary. The primary goal is to assess its impact on academic achievement before and after application use and to evaluate user satisfaction levels. The research involved 80 primary school students from a Thai government school, divided into two groups: an experimental group (n=40) exposed to the AR application and a control group (n=40) using traditional rote learning methods. Findings indicate: 1) The Augmented Reality Application on Basic English Vocabulary successfully underwent expert evaluation, yielding a content validity index 0.93. 2) Students in the experimental group showed significantly enhanced academic performance after using the application compared to pre-application levels, achieving statistical significance at the .05 level. 3) Furthermore, post-study satisfaction scores among students in the experimental group exceeded pre-study levels across various domains, including memorization, attention, enthusiasm, confidence, and overall satisfaction. These results highlight the potential efficacy of AR technology in improving English language learning outcomes and increasing student engagement.