ห้องปฏิบัติการทดลองเสมือนจริงในการจัดการเรียนการสอนวิทยาศาสตร์ สำหรับนักเรียนระดับชั้นมัธยมศึกษาปีที่ 1 โรงเรียนบ้านคอลอมุดอ

Piyasiri Soontornnon Sinchai; Rohanee Doima; Rusnee Kalaemae; Praewsree Dermrach

doi:10.55164/tsulj.v15i1.473

Authors

Piyasiri Soontornnon Sinchai Faculty of Science Technology and Agriculture, Yala Rajabhat University, Yala, 95000, Thailand
Rohanee Doima Faculty of Science Technology and Agriculture, Yala Rajabhat University, Yala, 95000, Thailand
Rusnee Kalaemae Faculty of Science Technology and Agriculture, Yala Rajabhat University, Yala, 95000, Thailand
Praewsree Dermrach Faculty of Science Technology and Agriculture, Yala Rajabhat University, Yala, 95000, Thailand

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55164/tsulj.v15i1.473

Keywords:

Virtual Laboratory, Pure Substances, Academic Achievement, Satisfaction, Science Learning

Abstract

This research aimed to develop a virtual laboratory on the topic of pure substances for Grade 7 students, compare their academic achievement before and after using the virtual laboratory, and evaluate their satisfaction with this learning tool. The sample consisted of 30 Grade 7 students from Ban Kholomudo School, Saba Yoi District, Songkhla Province, selected through purposive sampling. The research instruments included a virtual laboratory developed using Unity Game Engine, an achievement test, and a satisfaction questionnaire. The revealed that the virtual laboratory was highly appropriate (content: $\bar{X}$ = 4.13, S.D. = 0.66; technology: $\bar{X}$ = 4.20, S.D. = 0.69). Post-test academic achievement ( $\bar{X}$ = 12.20, S.D. = 1.77) was significantly higher than pre-test ( $\bar{X}$ = 4.53, S.D. = 1.96) at the .05 statistical significance level. Students’ satisfaction was high ( $\bar{X}$ = 4.25, S.D. = 0.66), with notable appreciation for safety, the ability to repeat experiments, and enhanced engagement. These results indicate that the virtual laboratory is an effective tool for improving academic achievement and fostering science learning in resource-constrained contexts.

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