Ezgi Doğan , Ferhan Şahin , Yusuf Levent Şahin , Kadriye Kobak , Muhammet Recep Okur
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Abstract
Background
The existing literature lacks experimental studies that provide a genuine virtual reality experience, particularly within the context of the flow experience, as it relates to clinical legal education.
Aims
This study investigates the impact of immersive Virtual Reality (VR) on clinical law education, with a particular focus on the flow experience.
Sample
Eighty-three law students participated in case practices.
Method
The study adopted an experimental design that included a random post-test control group, two distinct VR environments, immersive VR and desktop VR, were employed to create authentic scenarios mirroring real-life legal cases, and differences between the groups were tested using One-Way Multivariate Analysis of Variance (MANOVA).
Results
The results revealed that immersive VR significantly enhances the flow experience of law students compared to desktop VR. Participants in the immersive VR group demonstrated higher levels of focused attention, telepresence, time distortion, and interaction, indicating a more profound immersion. Surprisingly, there was no significant difference in terms of enjoyment between the two groups, contradicting previous research in this area.
Conclusions
This study is pioneering in its approach, offering a unique contribution to the field of law education. It highlights the potential of immersive VR as a valuable tool for enhancing clinical legal education and creating more engaging learning experiences. Expanding the use of these virtual environments to both practical and theory-based learning methods presents an exciting avenue for further exploration in the field of legal education.
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As an international, multi-disciplinary, peer-refereed journal, Learning and Instruction provides a platform for the publication of the most advanced scientific research in the areas of learning, development, instruction and teaching. The journal welcomes original empirical investigations. The papers may represent a variety of theoretical perspectives and different methodological approaches. They may refer to any age level, from infants to adults and to a diversity of learning and instructional settings, from laboratory experiments to field studies. The major criteria in the review and the selection process concern the significance of the contribution to the area of learning and instruction, and the rigor of the study.
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