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Title: Transitioning to a Virtual Reality-Infused Curriculum in Clinical Sciences Education: A Road Map
Language: English
Authors: Richard Kalunga (ORCID 0000-0002-7030-4785), Carmen Ana Ramos-Pizarro (ORCID 0009-0008-4637-2893), Fatma Elshobokshy (ORCID 0009-0006-0203-5516), Tiffany Gurley-Nettles (ORCID 0009-0003-8578-5205)
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.
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