The Shock and Language Culture barriers are the root causes of the major problems the migrant workers currently face. The barrier of language and culture increases the risk of exploitation, violence, and having low bargaining power.
The diplomacy attempted by the government is only a limited application and the provision of violence report. However, this diplomacy is not preventive action to reduce the occurrence of violence and violence happening out of the radar. Conventional training so far also lacks in terms of cost to efficiency training, time (the absence of personal approach for each trainee) and pedagogical techniques (the absence of experiential learners).
The objectives of this research and development are the following:
a) designing VRIDOM;
b) explaining the concept of VRIDOM in reducing Culture Shock and Language barrier.
VRIDOM is a training media app based on Virtual Reality (VR) that can be either be combined with the existing conventional training to apply blended learning or be used individually. VRIDOM utilizes VR technology using smartphone and VR glass, like Google Cardboard. VRIDOM works by virtualizing the workplace environment in a destination country. The visualization is in 3D with 360-degree vision. The VRIDOM mainly consists of a variety of interactions with domestic job scenarios and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
There are four menus in VRIDOM, namely Needs Analysis, Pre-Test, Virtual World and Feedbacks.
The first time users open the VRIDOM, they will be directed to the Needs Analysis menu to determine the type of domestic job and country destination. The country and job choice will configure VRIDOM content, including AI's English dialect (Example: Singlish), ethical norms and the myriad of virtual activities. Then, the user will be directed to the Pre-Test which contains a measurement of English proficiency starting point and knowledge about the social culture contion in the destination country. The pre-test results will start from levels A1 to B2 which indicate the degree of language competency.
After inputting the Needs Analysis and Pre-Test menus, the users will be directed to the main menu - Virtual World. Inside Virtual World, the users experience exposure and normalized language to the destination country environment. The authentic experience of digital prototypes can also be derived from virtualization of interactive, including but not limited to: basic medical kits and electronic devices (e.g. automatic wash machine). In reducing the interaction barrier, VRIDOM provides Voice recognition to recognize certain speech dialects. The more complex interaction if the users pass the higher level. The leveling process refers to the Common European Framework of Reference and National Workplace Competencies Standard.
After navigating the Virtual World of VRIDOM, users can visit the feedback page that functions to
1) show the "wall of fame" which acts as a public ranking of all users accomplishments at the regional scope;
2) discover the daily training progress chart.
All data displayed in the Feedback menu can be a reference for the tutors to understand the learning characteristics of each migrant worker candidate and provide a specific training approach for the individual. The set of features VRIDOM provides such as data analytics-based feedback or voice recognition interactions authentic authentic learning to improve training effectiveness and eventually reduce culture shock and language barrier effectively.
The diplomacy attempted by the government is only a limited application and the provision of violence report. However, this diplomacy is not preventive action to reduce the occurrence of violence and violence happening out of the radar. Conventional training so far also lacks in terms of cost to efficiency training, time (the absence of personal approach for each trainee) and pedagogical techniques (the absence of experiential learners).
The objectives of this research and development are the following:
a) designing VRIDOM;
b) explaining the concept of VRIDOM in reducing Culture Shock and Language barrier.
VRIDOM is a training media app based on Virtual Reality (VR) that can be either be combined with the existing conventional training to apply blended learning or be used individually. VRIDOM utilizes VR technology using smartphone and VR glass, like Google Cardboard. VRIDOM works by virtualizing the workplace environment in a destination country. The visualization is in 3D with 360-degree vision. The VRIDOM mainly consists of a variety of interactions with domestic job scenarios and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
There are four menus in VRIDOM, namely Needs Analysis, Pre-Test, Virtual World and Feedbacks.
The first time users open the VRIDOM, they will be directed to the Needs Analysis menu to determine the type of domestic job and country destination. The country and job choice will configure VRIDOM content, including AI's English dialect (Example: Singlish), ethical norms and the myriad of virtual activities. Then, the user will be directed to the Pre-Test which contains a measurement of English proficiency starting point and knowledge about the social culture contion in the destination country. The pre-test results will start from levels A1 to B2 which indicate the degree of language competency.
After inputting the Needs Analysis and Pre-Test menus, the users will be directed to the main menu - Virtual World. Inside Virtual World, the users experience exposure and normalized language to the destination country environment. The authentic experience of digital prototypes can also be derived from virtualization of interactive, including but not limited to: basic medical kits and electronic devices (e.g. automatic wash machine). In reducing the interaction barrier, VRIDOM provides Voice recognition to recognize certain speech dialects. The more complex interaction if the users pass the higher level. The leveling process refers to the Common European Framework of Reference and National Workplace Competencies Standard.
After navigating the Virtual World of VRIDOM, users can visit the feedback page that functions to
1) show the "wall of fame" which acts as a public ranking of all users accomplishments at the regional scope;
2) discover the daily training progress chart.
All data displayed in the Feedback menu can be a reference for the tutors to understand the learning characteristics of each migrant worker candidate and provide a specific training approach for the individual. The set of features VRIDOM provides such as data analytics-based feedback or voice recognition interactions authentic authentic learning to improve training effectiveness and eventually reduce culture shock and language barrier effectively.
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