A Pre-Experimental Study on the Use of Roblox Studio in Reinforcing Students’ Disaster Risk Reduction and Readiness Awareness
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Disaster Risk Reduction and Readiness (DRRR) education plays a vital role in preparing students to respond effectively to natural hazards, particularly in disaster-prone countries such as the Philippines. This study examined the effectiveness of Roblox Studio as an instructional tool in enhancing students’ awareness of DRRR concepts. A pre-experimental, single-group pretest–posttest design was employed, involving 30 Grade 11 and Grade 12 students enrolled in the DRRR subject at a private university in Alabang, Muntinlupa City. Students participated in a four-week instructional intervention wherein they designed and simulated disaster scenarios using Roblox Studio. Data were collected using a researcher-developed test questionnaire administered before and after the intervention. Results showed that students demonstrated a high level of DRRR awareness prior to the intervention, which was maintained after the use of Roblox Studio, with only a slight increase in mean scores. Statistical analysis revealed no significant difference between pretest and posttest results. The findings suggest that while Roblox Studio did not significantly increase DRRR awareness as measured by the test questionnaire, it may have contributed to reinforcing students’ existing knowledge. The study highlights the importance of considering baseline knowledge levels, assessment sensitivity, and intervention duration when evaluating simulation-based learning tools in DRRR education.
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