An Experiential Learning Approach to Learning Manual Communication through a Virtual Reality Environment

Autor/inn/en	Rho, Edison; Chan, Kenney; Varoy, Elliot John; Giacaman, Nasser
Titel	An Experiential Learning Approach to Learning Manual Communication through a Virtual Reality Environment
Quelle	In: IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies, 13 (2020) 3, S.477-490 (14 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Giacaman, Nasser)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1939-1382
DOI	10.1109/TLT.2020.2988523
Schlagwörter	Experiential Learning; Computer Simulation; Educational Technology; Technology Uses in Education; Sign Language; Manual Communication; Foreign Countries; Teaching Methods; Language Maintenance; Visual Stimuli; Feedback (Response); Video Technology; Nonverbal Communication; New Zealand + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Experiental learning; Erfahrungsorientiertes Lernen; Computergrafik; Computersimulation; Unterrichtsmedien; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; Gebärdensprache; Ausland; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Sprachpflege; Non-verbal communication; Nonverbale Kommunikation; Neuseeland
Abstract	There is a pressing need for effective pedagogical methods of manual languages, as evident in the decline of manual languages, such as New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL). Despite being recognized as one of New Zealand's official languages, recent censuses have shown that fluent NZSL signers have been steadily decreasing. There is a cultural responsibility to preserve such languages, yet the combination of barriers to acquisition and the limited availability of effective teaching methods are standing in the way. In light of this, this article proposes a computer-assisted sign language learning system that incorporates virtual reality and validation-based feedback as tools to implement the experiential learning model. An implementation in the form of virtual reality NZSL is presented, targeting the set of NZSL alphabet. Results show that a vision-based classification method, using the Leap Motion controller, is a scalable, accurate, and usable solution for feedback-assisted manual language learning. A formative usability evaluation of n=10 participants showed promising results for engagement, confidence, and memory retention. The results indicate that virtual reality technology is uniquely situated as an innovative medium for the self-directed acquisition of manual languages. It is hoped this article inspires technology researchers to pursue collaborations with the deaf/Deaf community to design and develop pedagogical technology solutions for manual communication. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01