Pre-Service Teachers’ Perceptions about Augmented Reality (AR) Applications in Science Learning

Abstract

The pre-service teachers’ perception of augmented reality applications is studied as they are one of the best technologies for making science learning interesting. The main objective is to study the level of pre-service teachers’ perception of augmented reality applications in science learning using a normative survey and the sample of pre-service teachers in the Kasaragod and Alappuzha districts were collected through simple random sampling. The tool used for this study is the perception scale, and its reliability is tested through Cronbach’s Alpha (0.977) and split-half method (0.948). The content validity is established by consulting the experts and construct validity through factor analysis. The study found that half of the pre-service teacher (58.6 per cent) has a moderate level of perception, 34.3 per cent have a low level, and 7.2 per cent have a high perception of augmented reality applications in science learning. The main conclusions from the study are that pre-service teachers were found to have an insufficient perception of augmented reality applications in science learning. The teacher educators and pre-service teachers should be provided with proper training regarding the appropriate usage of augmented reality applications.