VIRTUAL TURN: TRANSFORMING TEACHER EDUCATION THROUGH METAVERSE

Abstract

One of the most rising problems in teacher education is the growing gaps between traditional training models and the complex, technology driven realities of today’s classrooms. Pre-service and in-service teachers often struggle to gain hands on experience, cultural exposure, and adaptive teaching skills within conventional programs. In response to these challenges, this chapter explores the transformative potential of the metaverse, which is a persistent, interactive, 3D virtual environment in reimagining teacher education.