Investigation of Pre-school and Classroom Teachers' Views on the Concept of Metaverse in Terms of Various Variables

Abstract

Human beings witness many changes and developments throughout their lives. Considering today's conditions, these changes occur rapidly, especially in technology. This rapid change and transformation of technology affects almost every field, from education to health. Individuals serving in these sectors also have to adapt to these changes. However, adaptation may take place slower than changes. For this to happen, providing the necessary infrastructure conditions and informing the relevant individuals is important. This study aims to reveal the views of pre-school and primary school teachers on the concept of metaverse. In this context, interviews were conducted with 125 pre-school and classroom teachers. As a result of the findings obtained from the study, it was concluded that there were significant differences in the views on the metaverse concept in favor of women, pre-school teachers, and teachers with 10 years or less of professional seniority. As a result, awareness can be raised with support practices and in-service training specific to pre-school and classroom teachers for metaverse practices; it can be ensured to take a more active role in educational practices.