Productive failure in inquiry learning in a multi-user virtual environment

Abstract

This research focuses on analysing the impact of structure in inquiry learning activities in a Multi-User Virtual Environment. Productive failure is a learning strategy that has shown that using a low structure initial activity in inquiry learning can result in better learning outcomes than using an initial high structure activity. Virtual Singapura is a multi-user virtual environment that presents learners with the opportunity to engage with a visually rich, authentic and dynamic environment that enhances a student’s engagement with inquiry learning. This research aims to inform research on productive failure and the structuring of inquiry based activities in virtual environments.