THE USE OF VIRTUAL REALITY IN TEACHING SPANISH IN ORDER TO DEVELOP THE SOCIO-CULTURAL COMPETENCE OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN UZBEKISTAN

Authors

  • Anastasiya Tkacheva

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47390/SP1342V3I11Y2023N53

Keywords:

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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Published

2023-12-02

How to Cite

Tkacheva, A. (2023). THE USE OF VIRTUAL REALITY IN TEACHING SPANISH IN ORDER TO DEVELOP THE SOCIO-CULTURAL COMPETENCE OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN UZBEKISTAN. Ижтимоий-гуманитар фанларнинг долзарб муаммолари / Актуальные проблемы социально-гуманитарных наук / Actual Problems of Humanities and Social Sciences., 3(11). https://doi.org/10.47390/SP1342V3I11Y2023N53