Mobile-Enhanced Outdoor Education for Tang Sancai Heritage Tourism: An Interactive Experiential Learning Approach
Outdoor experiences significantly enrich intangible cultural heritage tourism, yet limited interaction often restricts deep cultural learning. This research investigates how a mobile application, grounded in experiential learning theory, enhances tourists’ learning about Tang Sancai, a form of Chine...
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| description | Outdoor experiences significantly enrich intangible cultural heritage tourism, yet limited interaction often restricts deep cultural learning. This research investigates how a mobile application, grounded in experiential learning theory, enhances tourists’ learning about Tang Sancai, a form of Chinese intangible cultural heritage, in the outdoor setting of Sancai Town, Luoyang. Employing a theory learning behavior design scenario framework, the application integrates activity-based exploration, reflective multimedia content, and immersive simulation scenarios to promote active participation, critical reflection, and context-rich outdoor learning experiences. Controlled experiments using pre- and post-tests and questionnaires revealed that participants using the application significantly outperformed those using conventional digital tools in knowledge retention, comprehension, and experiential learning outcomes. Technology acceptance analysis highlighted perceived usefulness as a critical driver of learning success. However, limited effects on behavioral progression suggest that short-term digital interactions may not sustain long-term behavioral change. This research offers a replicable mobile learning framework for outdoor cultural education, extends experiential learning theory to informal tourism contexts, and provides practical insights into using technology to enrich outdoor educational experiences, while supporting heritage preservation. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-becb3d3da63d43bc94422de58e5179972025-08-20T03:24:39ZengMDPI AGEducation Sciences2227-71022025-06-0115674310.3390/educsci15060743Mobile-Enhanced Outdoor Education for Tang Sancai Heritage Tourism: An Interactive Experiential Learning ApproachJing Wang0Xing Zhang1Jasni Dolah2Department of New Media Design and Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, George Town 11800, MalaysiaDepartment of New Media Design and Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, George Town 11800, MalaysiaDepartment of New Media Design and Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, George Town 11800, MalaysiaOutdoor experiences significantly enrich intangible cultural heritage tourism, yet limited interaction often restricts deep cultural learning. This research investigates how a mobile application, grounded in experiential learning theory, enhances tourists’ learning about Tang Sancai, a form of Chinese intangible cultural heritage, in the outdoor setting of Sancai Town, Luoyang. Employing a theory learning behavior design scenario framework, the application integrates activity-based exploration, reflective multimedia content, and immersive simulation scenarios to promote active participation, critical reflection, and context-rich outdoor learning experiences. Controlled experiments using pre- and post-tests and questionnaires revealed that participants using the application significantly outperformed those using conventional digital tools in knowledge retention, comprehension, and experiential learning outcomes. Technology acceptance analysis highlighted perceived usefulness as a critical driver of learning success. However, limited effects on behavioral progression suggest that short-term digital interactions may not sustain long-term behavioral change. This research offers a replicable mobile learning framework for outdoor cultural education, extends experiential learning theory to informal tourism contexts, and provides practical insights into using technology to enrich outdoor educational experiences, while supporting heritage preservation.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/15/6/743experiential learningoutdoor educationmobile learningintangible cultural heritageTang Sancaicultural tourism |
| spellingShingle | Jing Wang Xing Zhang Jasni Dolah Mobile-Enhanced Outdoor Education for Tang Sancai Heritage Tourism: An Interactive Experiential Learning Approach Education Sciences experiential learning outdoor education mobile learning intangible cultural heritage Tang Sancai cultural tourism |
| title | Mobile-Enhanced Outdoor Education for Tang Sancai Heritage Tourism: An Interactive Experiential Learning Approach |
| title_full | Mobile-Enhanced Outdoor Education for Tang Sancai Heritage Tourism: An Interactive Experiential Learning Approach |
| title_fullStr | Mobile-Enhanced Outdoor Education for Tang Sancai Heritage Tourism: An Interactive Experiential Learning Approach |
| title_full_unstemmed | Mobile-Enhanced Outdoor Education for Tang Sancai Heritage Tourism: An Interactive Experiential Learning Approach |
| title_short | Mobile-Enhanced Outdoor Education for Tang Sancai Heritage Tourism: An Interactive Experiential Learning Approach |
| title_sort | mobile enhanced outdoor education for tang sancai heritage tourism an interactive experiential learning approach |
| topic | experiential learning outdoor education mobile learning intangible cultural heritage Tang Sancai cultural tourism |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/15/6/743 |
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