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Virtual Reality in Curriculum and Pedagogy

Evidence from Secondary Classrooms
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Virtual Reality in Curriculum and Pedagogy examines the instructional, ethical, practical, and technical challenges of integrating immersive virtual reality (VR) into school classrooms. Drawing on qualitative and quantitative data from pioneering studies in secondary school science, ICT, and drama classes, Erica Southgate develops a pedagogical framework to harness VR for authentic, metacognitive, and creative learning experiences.
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Ideal for students and scholars interested in technology-enhanced learning, curriculum design, and teacher education seeking to understand VR's potential in education.

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Virtual Reality in Curriculum and Pedagogy explores the instructional, ethical, practical, and technical issues related to the integration of immersive VR in school classrooms.

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Virtual Reality in Curriculum and Pedagogy explores the instructional, ethical, practical, and technical issues related to the integration of immersive virtual reality (VR) in school classrooms.

The book’s original pedagogical framework is informed by qualitative and quantitative data collected from the first-ever study to embed immersive VR in secondary school science, ICT, and drama classrooms.

Students and scholars of technology-enhancing learning, curriculum design, and teacher education alike will find key pedagogical insights into leveraging the unique properties of VR for authentic, metacognitive, and creative learning.

Series: Digital Games, Simulations, and Play in Learning

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Dipl.-Ing Christoph Bauer from Universität Graz praises Southgate as a pioneer, highlighting how immersive VR supports learning by fostering independent study, creativity, and collaboration among teachers and students.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780367262020

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 18 May 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Illustration: 14 Tables, black and white; 2 Line drawings, black and white; 16 Halftones, black and white; 18 Illustrations, black and white

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 335g

Pages: 136

About the Author

Erica Southgate is Associate Professor of Emerging Technologies for Education in the School of Education at the University of Newcastle, Australia, and Lead Researcher of the VR School Research Project.

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