THE USE OF VIRTUAL REALITY IN TEACHING SPANISH IN ORDER TO DEVELOP THE SOCIO-CULTURAL COMPETENCE OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN UZBEKISTAN
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.47390/SP1342V3I11Y2023N53Keywords:
virtual reality, gamification, socio-cultural competence, innovative pedagogical technologies, immersive education.Abstract
The use of virtual reality (VR) in teaching Spanish in higher educational institutions of Uzbekistan has a significant potential for the development of socio-cultural competence of students. This article examines various aspects of the use of VR in the educational process and discusses its advantages and significance for the development of students’ linguistic and intercultural skills.
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