@article{article_1441602, title={A Pilot Feasibility Study on The Use of Virtual Reality Simulation Training for Parent-Teacher Consultations to Enhance Self-Efficacy in Pre-Service Teachers}, journal={Journal of Teacher Education and Educators}, volume={13}, pages={29–47}, year={2024}, url={https://izlik.org/JA35MJ23UD}, author={Parish, Karen and Warnatsch, Rahel and Torgersen, Leanne and Lugo, Ricardo}, keywords={Teacher Education, Virtual Reality, Self-efficacy}, abstract={A barrier to teacher retainment is the lack of professional preparedness. Limitations with live, hands-on teacher training can contribute to inadequate preparedness, particularly in home-school collaboration. This pilot feasibility study explored using virtual reality simulation (VRS) technology with ninety-seven pre-service teachers in Norway, embedded within a flipped learning design session. Results from the qualitative post session interviews describe how the VRS training supported pre-service teachers in feeling better prepared with conducting parent-teacher consultations. This is supported by quantitative self-efficacy assessments. Thus, using VRS for supporting niche areas such as parent-teacher consultations can support better preparedness for teachers if it cannot be experienced first-hand.}, number={1}