Practice Class Using Spherical Panorama VR Learning Material for Peace Education

Abstract

Although about 70 years have passed since World War II, peace education is still highly esteemed in Japan. On the other hand, basic knowledge in peace education was also reported to reflect low interest, particularly among the young generation; hence, we must consider peace education that enhances the young generation’s interest. Therefore, this study investigated long-term knowledge retention about the war through a practice class using Spherical Panorama VR Learning Material. As a result, information about Nagasaki’s damage was retained after the practice class used this material. Furthermore, results of subjective assessment demonstrated that this learning material was useful in increasing learners’ interest and motivation; it also possibly encouraged learning in peace education.