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Research Summary: Integrating immersive VR into STEM-based physics teaching: student perspectives on the Rutherford experiment simulation
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- Frontiers in Education
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- Aziz Shuaib Ausi
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- 2 October 2026
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Research from Frontiers in Education (International) explores the integration of immersive Virtual Reality (VR) into STEM-based physics education to address challenges in teaching complex atomic physics concepts. A study combining bibliometric analysis, meta-analysis, and a pilot VR assessment with pre-service physics teachers indicated that STEM- and applied-oriented instruction, particularly through VR, positively impacts conceptual understanding and visualization. The pilot assessment focused on a VR simulation of the Rutherford experiment, with participants evaluating clarity, visualization, interactivity, motivation, and STEM orientation.
Why it matters
This development highlights the potential for immersive technologies to transform education, particularly in STEM fields where abstract concepts are prevalent. Organizations involved in education, technology development, and workforce training should recognize the pedagogical benefits and operational efficiencies that such tools could offer in skill development and knowledge transfer.
Key insights
- Teaching complex and abstract atomic physics concepts presents significant challenges.
- Integrating STEM principles, applied-oriented learning, and immersive technologies like VR can enhance conceptual understanding and visualization.
- A meta-analysis revealed a strong positive effect of STEM- and applied-oriented instruction.
- A pilot VR-based assessment involving 22 pre-service physics teachers utilizing a Rutherford experiment simulation yielded positive feedback on learning experience aspects such as conceptual clarity, visualization, interactivity, motivation, and STEM orientation.
Source
Frontiers in Education — https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/feduc.2026.1907878
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