Conceptualizing a pedagogical model for immersive virtual reality safety training
Pedagogical practices in trainer interviews
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21618619 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Anu Lehikko (0000-0001-5573-929X, University of Lapland, corresponding author), Mikko Nykänen (0000-0002-6688-4991, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health), Heli Ruokamo (0000-0002-8679-781X, University of Lapland) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 73 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 2543-2565 |
| Publication date | 2025-08-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Educational Technology Research and Development (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1042-1629 • E-ISSN: 1556-6501 |
| Publisher | Springer Science and Business Media LLC (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1007/s11423-025-10490-1 |
| OpenAlex | W4408505185 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 82 |
The potential of immersive virtual reality (IVR) to deliver engaging occupational safety training has been established by previous research; however, to date, there have not been any pedagogical models to guide its implementation. This study’s objective was to conceptualize a pedagogical model for IVR safety training by combining a multidisciplinary theoretical framework with safety trainers’ contextual and pedagogical expertise. The research questions were (1) what kind of pedagogical practices do trainers apply in safety training, and (2) how do the trainers’ pedagogical practices inform the sociocultural contextualization of the pedagogical model for IVR safety training? Eighteen safety trainers were interviewed across two work organizations. An inductive approach was used in the interview data analysis. Three main categories of pedagogical practices were identified: (1) matching pedagogy to training goals, (2) guiding social interaction in training situations, and (3) utilizing organizational resources for training development. The findings extended our understanding of the sociocultural training context and provided insight into the pedagogical practices used in safety training. Based on the findings, pre- and post-training activities were added to the pedagogical model, and the descriptions of trainers’ actions during the facilitated introduction and debriefing phases were modified to support the training’s relevance to the learners, trainers, and organizations. This study illustrates a pragmatic approach to developing safety training in the context of advanced learning technology in design-based research. The pedagogical model will be applicable by training and education providers in IVR safety training across industries and in practice-based learning
Educational technology · Human–computer interaction · Instructional design · Medical education · Multimedia · Pedagogy · Trainer · Virtual reality · Computer Science · Medicine · Occupational Health and Safety Research · Psychology · Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare · Virtual Reality Applications and Impacts
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