Improving Music Education Using Virtual Reality Techniques

Resumo

The research focused on effectiveness of learning music using virtual reality tools. To achieve the purpose, the following objectives were set: (1) get an insight into virtual reality’s role in music education and the opportunities it offers; (2) measure the students’ motivation and academic achievements when using traditional methods and virtual reality tools; (3) analyze the relationship between students’ motivation and their academic achievements. The study involved 342 second-year students (59% of girls and 41% of boys), with the mean age of 19.02±0.48. The sample population was divided into 2 groups: Group 1 studied the Chinese folk song “Jasmine” using traditional learning methods; Group 2 applied virtual reality techniques. Research findings suggested a positive moderate correlation between the level of motivation and academic achievements. The findings will contribute to academic programs in music studies.