Transitioning to a Virtual Reality-Infused Curriculum in Clinical Sciences Education: A Road Map
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| Title: | Transitioning to a Virtual Reality-Infused Curriculum in Clinical Sciences Education: A Road Map |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Richard Kalunga (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of Education and Learning (EduLearn). 2026 20(2):1231-1239. |
| Availability: | Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science. C5 Plumbon, Banguntapan, Yogyakarta, 55198, Indonesia. e-mail: edulearn@uad.ac.id; Web site: http://edulearn.intelektual.org/index.php/EduLearn/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 9 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Computer Simulation, Educational Technology, Speech Language Pathology, Allied Health Occupations Education, Technology Integration, Soft Skills, Graduate Students, Skill Development, Program Effectiveness, Learner Engagement, Self Efficacy |
| ISSN: | 2089-9823 2302-9277 |
| Abstract: | The integration of virtual reality (VR) into clinical sciences education offers transformative potential for enhancing experiential learning and clinical training. This paper presents a comprehensive framework for integrating VR into clinical sciences education, using a case study from a speech-language pathology (SLP) program. It provides a roadmap for aligning VR integration with program and institutional goals, ensuring sustainability, and fostering stakeholder collaboration. Key components of the integration process are identified, and a case study on the implementation of the Bodyswaps VR platform for training active listening skills in SLP students is presented to illustrate the practical application and benefits of VR in clinical education. Preliminary findings indicate that VR integration increased student engagement and self-efficacy and improved clinical competencies. This paper concludes with reflections on the challenges and future directions of VR adoption in higher education. The roadmap presented serves as a scalable model for other programs seeking to leverage VR to enhance educational outcomes, boost student engagement, and prepare students for a technologically advanced workforce. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1507136 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | The integration of virtual reality (VR) into clinical sciences education offers transformative potential for enhancing experiential learning and clinical training. This paper presents a comprehensive framework for integrating VR into clinical sciences education, using a case study from a speech-language pathology (SLP) program. It provides a roadmap for aligning VR integration with program and institutional goals, ensuring sustainability, and fostering stakeholder collaboration. Key components of the integration process are identified, and a case study on the implementation of the Bodyswaps VR platform for training active listening skills in SLP students is presented to illustrate the practical application and benefits of VR in clinical education. Preliminary findings indicate that VR integration increased student engagement and self-efficacy and improved clinical competencies. This paper concludes with reflections on the challenges and future directions of VR adoption in higher education. The roadmap presented serves as a scalable model for other programs seeking to leverage VR to enhance educational outcomes, boost student engagement, and prepare students for a technologically advanced workforce. |
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| ISSN: | 2089-9823 2302-9277 |
