September 28, 2025The Journal of Geography Education in AfricaOpen Access

Pre-Service Teachers’ Experiences with Virtual Reality Goggles as a Pedagogical Tool for learning Grade 4 Social Sciences (Geography)

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Findings indicate that virtual reality enhances student engagement through its immersive qualities, which transform learning experiences.
Data revealed that 28 pre-service teachers reported both successes and challenges in using VR for teaching Grade 4 Geography topics.
Semi-structured focus group interviews provided insights into the participants' experiences with integrating VR into pedagogy.
Challenges included issues with accessibility and usability in schools, such as limited equipment and inadequate training resources.

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AWAndré van der WesthuizenUniversity of Cape Town SNShaylen NaidooMandela Institute for Development Studies MHMisty HenryUniversity of Stirling

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This study reveals how virtual reality enhances engagement in Social Sciences for pre-service teachers, suggesting benefits and challenges in implementation.

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Westhuizen et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d9052541e1c178a14f537d https://doi.org/10.46622/jogea.v8i.6286

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This study reveals how virtual reality enhances engagement in Social Sciences for pre-service teachers, suggesting benefits and challenges in implementation.

Pre-Service Teachers’ Experiences with Virtual Reality Goggles as a Pedagogical Tool for learning Grade 4 Social Sciences (Geography)

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Pre-Service Teachers’ Experiences with Virtual Reality Goggles as a Pedagogical Tool for learning Grade 4 Social Sciences (Geography)

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