Virtual Reality as a Tool for Training Communication Skills in Higher Education Students

Abstract

Objective: To explore the use of virtual reality in the development of communicative skills in this specific demographic group. Relevant research examining both the effectiveness and practical applications of virtual reality in communication training programs within higher education institutions is reviewed in detail.   Methods: The study focused on the systematic literature review of the use of virtual reality in developing communication skills among university students. A comprehensive search was conducted in academic databases using specific keywords, and strict inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied to select relevant studies. A detailed analysis of the extracted data was performed, highlighting key findings and conclusions, and the methodological quality of the included studies was evaluated. The results emphasized both the benefits and limitations of virtual reality in this context, and the potential limitations of the study were acknowledged, emphasizing the need for further research to strengthen the evidence in this area.   Result: A documentary matrix was developed to analyze the impact of virtual reality on the teaching of social sciences in elementary education, selecting approximately fifteen scientific articles from academic databases. Each article was meticulously reviewed to extract relevant data on the study objectives, methodologies, results, and conclusions. This matrix enables a systematic and structured review of the existing knowledge in this emerging area, providing a deeper understanding of the benefits and challenges associated with the implementation of virtual reality in the teaching of social studies in elementary education.