Teaching the Hajj using virtual simulation technology with middle school students in Saudi Arabia

Abstract EN

Islamic education in Saudi Arabia is often taught using teacher- centered traditional education methods, which adversely affects students’ motivation for learning, hence their achievement level.

This project presents a technology-based method for teaching Islamic education, especially the Hajj.

Virtual simulation technology has the capacity to enhance students’ motivation to learn, to increase their engagement level, and to give them an opportunity to leam by exploring in a safe environment that is very similar to reality.

Teaching the Hajj through virtual simulation technology is the key to a better understandmg of the Hajj, which leads to a better Hajj performance in the future.