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Can virtual reality simulations be used as a research tool to study empathy, problems solving and perspective taking of educators?: theory, method and application

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Sharon Tettegah,

Simon Meistninkas,

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SIGGRAPH '06: ACM SIGGRAPH 2006 Educators program

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https://doi.org/10.1145/1179295.1179331

Published: 30 July 2006 Publication History

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Simulations in virtual environments are becoming an important research tool for educators. These simulations can be used in a variety of areas from the study of emotions and psychological disorders to more effective training. The current study uses animated narrative vignette simulation technology to observe a classroom situation depicting a low level aggressive peer-to-peer victim dyad. Participants were asked to respond to this situation as if they were the teacher, and these responses were then coded and analyzed. Consistent with other literature, the pre-service teachers expressed very little empathic concern, problem-solving or management of the situation with the victim. Future direction and educational implications are presented.

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Can virtual reality simulations be used as a research tool to study empathy, problems solving and perspective taking of educators?: theory, method and application
1. Computing methodologies
  1. Computer graphics
    1. Graphics systems and interfaces
      1. Virtual reality
  2. Modeling and simulation
    1. Simulation theory
      1. Systems theory
2. Human-centered computing
  1. Human computer interaction (HCI)
    1. Interaction paradigms
      1. Mixed / augmented reality
      2. Virtual reality

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