As education continues to evolve, it's imperative that our methodologies adapt to cater to the needs of modern learners. Teaching process safety in chemical engineering undergraduate course is fundamental. However, teaching process safety presents a number of challenges. Relying solely on textbooks or lecture notes falls short, especially considering the scarcity of opportunities for students to engage with actual industrial processes in many universities. The delivery of process safety course in undergraduate engineering education is primarily through the conduct of lectures which does not provide students with enough engagement. This results in low interest, poor retention, and poor understanding of process safety principles. Virtual Reality (VR) presents a remarkable opportunity to transcend these limitations by offering dynamic, interactive learning experiences that immerse students in the world of chemical engineering. The transition from situational interest to personal interest shown in this study confirms that students engage in virtual reality out of genuine interest and are truly self-determined. Three universities were involved in this study, Monash University Malaysia, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and De La Salle University, Manila. 57 % of the students have better test score after using the VR compared to before using VR. 93 % of the students agree that this VR tool can help them to improve learning in process safety and decision-making skills. The major drawback of this VR tool is that 47 students commented on simulator sickness which can be overcome by giving enough time to acquaint themselves.

Authors:
Jully Tan, Monash University Malaysia, Malaysia
Kang Hao Koay, Monash University Malaysia, Malaysia
Mimi Haryani Hassim, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia
Kathleen B Aviso, De La Salle University Manila, Philippines

About the Presenter(s)
Dr. Tan Jully is an associate professor (Education Focus) and the course director for Chemical Engineering at Monash University Malaysia. Her research delves into various aspects of engineering education aimed at enhancing teaching excellence.

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