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Publication Date: 2024
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An Empirical Study on the Impact of Immersive Virtual Reality on Enhancing Intercultural Sensitivity
Mahnaz Moallem; Folashade Agbolade
International Association for Development of the Information Society, Paper presented at the International Association for Development of the Information Society (IADIS) International Conference on Cognition and Exploratory Learning in the Digital Age (CELDA) (21st, Zagreb, Croatia, Oct 26-28, 2024)
Virtual reality (VR) is a computer-generated three-dimensional environment representing the real or imaginary world with the virtual world through various sensory channels. The multisensory immersion feature of VR (Immersive VR-I-VR) reduces the user's awareness of what is happening in the surroundings. The use of immersive virtual reality interventions to enhance cognitive, social, and emotional knowledge and skills has increased. Nevertheless, while VR is used for professional training in various fields, its application in higher education and teacher education has only evolved recently. This study aimed to develop and test the implementation of an I-VR intervention to enhance teacher education students' cultural sensitivity. It used a systematic empirical approach, collecting quantitative and qualitative evidence. The findings indicated that immersive virtual reality (VR) intervention improves intercultural sensitivity or intercultural competence, significantly contributing to educational practices and technological applications in cultural learning. [For the full proceedings, see ED665357.]
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Cultural Awareness, Technology Uses in Education, Culturally Relevant Education, Experiential Learning, Consciousness Raising, Teacher Education, Reflection, Instructional Effectiveness, Motivation, Interests, Preservice Teachers
International Association for the Development of the Information Society. e-mail: secretariat@iadis.org; Web site: http://www.iadisportal.org
Publication Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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