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| Abstract : Perpustakaan Tuanku Bainun |
| This study aims to formulate a motivational design framework for augmented reality (AR) in early childhood education (ECE) in Malaysia. A design and development research (DDR) approach was adopted, comprising three distinct phases. In the analysis phase, findings revealed a research gap in the context of ECE, particularly regarding motivational design frameworks for AR. The design and development phase involved formulating the Augmented Reality Motivational Design Framework (ARMDF) based on previous research findings, preschool children_ feedback, and the ARCS Motivational Model. The ARMDF was validated through expert consensus involving 14 specialists in AR and ECE using the Fuzzy Delphi Method (FDM). Following validation, an AR application, Pengembaraan Ali & Dino: Siri COVID-19, was developed based on the ARMDF specifications. In the evaluation phase, a qualitative study was conducted with eight preschool children through observations and interviews, with data analyzed thematically using NVivo. The findings identified four key themes: attention, relevance, confidence, and satisfaction. The attention theme encompassed indicators such as focus, boredom, leg swinging, confusion, gaze shifting, dizziness, scanning difficulty, and impatience. The relevance theme was reflected in behaviors such as happiness, smiling, giggling, self-expression, and imagination. The confidence theme was associated with experiences of errors, issues, or problems, as well as frustration, help-seeking, disturbance of others, and self-touching. Lastly, the satisfaction theme was demonstrated through hand clapping and providing help to friends. The evaluation findings indicate that applying the ARMDF in Pengembaraan Ali & Dino: Siri COVID-19 successfully enhanced preschool children's learning motivation. This study contributes new knowledge to multimedia design, augmented reality, child-computer interaction (CCI), and early childhood education (ECE) by integrating AR and motivational elements. Additionally, it provides practical guidelines for designing AR applications that enhance children's learning motivation, highlighting the transformative potential of technology in creating more engaging and effective learning experiences. |
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