TY - JOUR AU - Ozkan, Bilal PY - 2017/06/14 Y2 - 2024/03/29 TI - The Reflections of English as a Foreign Language Teachers’ on the Use of Virtual Reality in Classroom Practice (International Black Sea University Case) JF - Journal of Education in Black Sea Region JA - JEBS VL - 2 IS - 2 SE - Articles DO - 10.31578/jebs.v2i2.40 UR - https://jebs.ibsu.edu.ge/jms/index.php/jebs/article/view/40 SP - AB - <p>The aim of this study is to investigate English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers’ perceptions about the<br />possible integration of Virtual Reality (VR) tools into English Language Teaching (ELT). The Study highlights the<br />use of VR technology in teaching and learning process and its effect on the quality of lessons by considering<br />Constructivist Approach. The study was held among EFL teachers in Intensive English Language Program at<br />International Black Sea University. The participants of the study were 10 EFL teachers who participated for four<br />weeks in VR workshop sessions, two hours per week. Qualitative and Quantitative approaches were adopted to<br />collect the data considering teachers’ perceptions towards using the VR for learning and teaching purposes. After<br />the completion of the workshop sessions, the data were obtained from questionnaires and interviews. The results<br />show that the VR tools in classrooms may have significant positive effects on class motivation. The participants of<br />the study also developed positive attitudes towards VR tools although they did not have any experience of using<br />VR technology before. The results of the study also suggest that applying VR in EFL classes may increase students’<br />autonomy and responsibility for their studies. Furthermore, the study reveals teachers’ positive experiences using<br />VR in EFL classes enhances their level of technology usage in class.</p> ER -