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Teacher Professional Development Needs in Virtual Reality Enhanced Training in South African Secondary Schools

Kgosimatso Phakalani, Agricultural Research Council (ARC) Sipho Motshekga, Agricultural Research Council (ARC) Ntlhe Dlamini, Department of Research, University of the Western Cape
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18911459
Published: May 11, 2010

Abstract

Virtual reality (VR) has been increasingly adopted in education to enhance learning experiences, particularly for secondary school students in South Africa. A mixed methods approach was employed, combining quantitative survey data with qualitative interviews to gather insights into teacher perspectives on VR-based education. The findings indicate that while a significant proportion (75%) of teachers reported high satisfaction with the VR training modules, there were notable gaps in technical support and professional development resources provided by schools. Teachers expressed a strong need for additional training sessions focused on troubleshooting common issues and integrating VR into their existing lesson plans effectively. Schools should prioritise offering ongoing professional development to teachers using VR technology, including workshops and one-on-one support from IT specialists. Professional Development, Virtual Reality, Secondary Education, Teacher Training

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Kgosimatso Phakalani, Sipho Motshekga, Ntlhe Dlamini (2010). Teacher Professional Development Needs in Virtual Reality Enhanced Training in South African Secondary Schools. African Education and Development (Interdisciplinary -, Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18911459

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African ContextMixed MethodsTeacher EducationVirtual RealityProfessional DevelopmentSecondary SchoolsQuantitative Research

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