Using Immersive Virtual Reality to Enhance Intercultural Sensitivity: An Empirical Study

• In Event: Immersive Learning: Navigating Extended Education

Abstract

Virtual reality (VR) is a computer-generated three-dimensional environment representing the real or imaginary world with the virtual world through various sensory channels. The multisensory immersion feature of VR (Immersive VR) reduces the user's awareness of what is happening in the surroundings. The use of immersive virtual reality interventions to enhance cognitive, social, and emotional knowledge and skills has increased. Nevertheless, while VR is used for professional training in various fields, its application in higher education and teacher education has only evolved recently. This study aims to develop and test implementing an I-VR intervention to enhance teacher education students' cultural sensitivity.

Authors

• Mahnaz Moallem, Towson University

• Folashade Agbolade, Towson University