Conference
Enhancing Inclusive University Teaching with Immersive Virtual Reality: A Work in Progress
| Title: | Enhancing Inclusive University Teaching with Immersive Virtual Reality: A Work in Progress |
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| Authors: | Ferrara, Antonella, Desoche, Clement, Clement, Valentin, Clavel, Anna, Kostyleva-Leborgne, Yulia, Mazza, Stéphanie, Rey, Amandine E., Gomez, Alice |
| Contributors: | Ferrara, Antonella |
| Publisher Information: | 2025. |
| Publication Year: | 2025 |
| Subject Terms: | Immersive Virtual Reality Inclusive Teaching Cognitive Difficulties Higher Education Teacher Training, Cognitive Difficulties, [INFO.EIAH] Computer Science [cs]/Technology for Human Learning, Immersive Virtual Reality, [SHS.EDU] Humanities and Social Sciences/Education, Teacher Training, [SCCO] Cognitive science, Higher Education, Inclusive Teaching |
| Description: | Despite the increasing emphasis on inclusive education, educators at university often lack training in supporting students with cognitive difficulties. This ongoing study investigates whether immersive virtual reality (IVR), combined with an online training program, can enhance inclusive teaching practices. We aim to evaluate how IVR simulations, replicating students’ challenges (e.g., reading difficulties, visuospatial impairments, cognitive overload and learning helplessness) and inclusive solutions that can be adopted, influence educators' awareness and teaching strategies. Ninety university teachers are being recruited and divided into three groups: IVR + online training, online-only training, and a control group. Pre- and post-intervention assessments will measure knowledge of inclusive practices and stress and self-esteem responses during IVR immersion. Preliminary findings will inform how digital simulations can support pedagogical innovation and highlight ethical considerations in disability simulations. |
| Document Type: | Conference object |
| Language: | English |
| Access URL: | https://hal.science/hal-05151082v1 |
| Rights: | CC BY |
| Accession Number: | edsair.dedup.wf.002..9aaaaf74460dc936e7a0872aea84d670 |
| Database: | OpenAIRE |
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