Preliminary Application of AR Technology in Teaching Chinese Mythology

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This study employed augmented reality (AR) technology as a medium to integrate Chinese mythological content into Chinese language teaching and to investigate its effects on students’ learning outcomes. A single-group pre- and post-test design was adopted with thirty-one secondary school students in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Participants completed knowledge tests before and after the AR-assisted instruction, while additional data on learning motivation and technology acceptance were gathered through questionnaires. Some students were randomly selected to conduct further interviews after the learning. The study’s results showed that teaching myths with the introduction of AR technology significantly improved students' academic performance, as indicated by a mean score of 65.10 on the pre-test and 77.32 on the post-test (t = -7.676, p < 0.001). Additionally, motivation to learn and acceptance of the technology were at a high level. The majority of the students had a positive opinion of the AR instruction. In the interviews, students generally responded positively to AR teaching and expressed great anticipation for its future application in the Chinese classroom. The findings are consistent with existing research: AR technology can deepen learning understanding, stimulate learning interest, increase classroom engagement, and enhance motivation. This study serves as a reference for the application of AR technology in international Chinese language education, offering new, practical ideas for teaching traditional culture.