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Title: The Use of Virtual Reality Classrooms for Micro-Teaching Practice: Preservice Science Teachers' Experiences
Language: English
Authors: Ayodele Abosede Ogegbo, Mafor Penn, Umesh Ramnarain, Noluthando Mdlalose, Oniccah Pila, Christo Van Der Westhuizen, Ivan Moser, Martin Hlosta, Per Bergamin
Source: International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology. 2025 21(1):209-225.
Availability: International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology. University of the West Indies Open Campus, Cavehill, Bridgetown, Barbados, BB11000, West Indies. e-mail: chiefeditor-ijedict@open.uwi.edu; Web site: http://ijedict.dec.uwi.edu/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 17
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Virtual Classrooms, Microteaching, Preservice Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education, Science Education, Science Instruction, Student Attitudes, Positive Attitudes, Gender Differences, Usability, Access to Computers
ISSN: 1814-0556
Abstract: This research reports on science pre-service teachers' (PSTs) perceptions and attitudes towards a virtual reality classroom, with the rationale being to elaborate on the pedagogical affordances of technology in the micro-teaching practices of PSTs. A purposeful sample of eighty-three preservice science teachers from a major South African university participated in the research. Data were collected following an embedded mixed methods design, with the main data collected quantitively through questionnaires supported by informal classroom conversations after the VR classroom experience. To comprehend pre-service teachers' views on technology, the study combined the UTAUT and TAM models. Data were analysed using descriptive, comparative, correlational, and content analysis methods. Results indicate that the PSTs hold a positive perception towards the use of VR classrooms for their micro-teaching and in their future science teaching. The positive perceptions of PSTs towards the VR classroom were associated with its potential to enhance task efficiency, improve teaching productivity, belief in its utility for science teaching roles, facilitate the acquisition of pertinent knowledge and skills essential for science teaching, and to provide clear and understandable interactions within the classroom. The correlation analyses identified significant associations between pre-service teachers' perceptions and their attitudes regarding using VR classrooms for their micro-teaching practices. However, there was no significant difference in pre-service teachers' perceptions and attitudes towards the use of VR classrooms for micro-teaching practice with respect to gender. Notably, their attitudes were more closely associated with their perceived performance goals of using the VR classroom. Nevertheless, pre-service teachers raised concerns about the practical applicability of the VR classroom in teaching and teacher education programs, as well as issues related to accessibility and availability of the VR device and application for pre-service teachers when outside the university. Implications for teacher education and future research are discussed.
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Entry Date: 2025
Accession Number: EJ1470972
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