ENHANCING FASHION DESIGN EDUCATION: EVALUATING THE IMPACT OF THE EDUFIGURE9 SMART RULER ON DRAWING ACCURACY AND STUDENT MOTIVATION IN TVET SETTINGS
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https://doi.org/10.35631/IJEPC.1163004Keywords:
Assistive Technology, Deaf Students, Drawing Accuracy, Edufigure9, Fashion Illustration, Smart Ruler, TVETAbstract
This study evaluates the effectiveness of the EduFIGURE9 Smart Ruler, a 3-in-1 tool that combines an upright figure, a pose figure, and a technical ruler, in improving drawing accuracy and learning motivation among Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) fashion students. We address the challenges faced by beginner-level and hearing-impaired learners in achieving anatomical consistency and maintaining engagement in fashion design education. The research employs a quasi-experimental one-group pretest–posttest design with repeated measures, involving 122 participants, including 8 deaf students. The intervention integrates a structured “Trace → Guide → Refine” workflow, supported by the ruler’s 9head proportion silhouette and dual measurement system. Data were collected through performance assessments (proportion accuracy, body structure identification, time efficiency) and motivation surveys, and then analyzed using descriptive statistics and repeated-measures ANOVA. Results indicate significant improvements in drawing accuracy, with students achieving standardized 9-head proportions and reducing drawing time from over 30 minutes to 10–20 minutes. Motivation metrics, such as enjoyment and confidence, also showed marked enhancement, particularly among deaf learners, demonstrating the tool’s efficacy in low-verbal visual instruction. The effect sizes for repeated measures were moderate to large, confirming the intervention’s robustness. Our findings highlight the EduFIGURE9 Smart Ruler as a transformative tool for inclusive fashion education, bridging gaps for diverse learners while improving efficiency and engagement. The study contributes to adaptive instructional design in vocational education, offering practical insights for educators and policymakers aiming to enhance technical skill development in underrepresented student populations.
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