UDC 378:004.946:62
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59694/ped_sciences.2026.23.112
DIDACTIC POTENTIAL OF VR-TECHNOLOGIES IN THE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING OF FUTURE CIVIL ENGINEERS: FORMATION OF MUSCLE MEMORY AND SENSOR-MOTOR SKILLS
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BIBIK Yuliia Volodymyrivna
Deputy Director for Educational Work, Lecturer at the Separate Structural Subdivision «Classical Professional College of Sumy State University».
ORCID іD: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-0137-2310
IVASHCHENKO Maryna Mykolayivna
director of College’s Professional Competence Development Center, Separate structural department «Classic Professional College of Sumy State University».
ORCID іD: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8792-0966
DANYLOVA Anna Anatoliivna
Lecturer at the Separate Structural Subdivision «Classical Professional College of Sumy State University».
ORCID іD: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-4402-1521
Abstract:
The article substantiates the didactic potential of virtual reality (VR) technologies in the professional training of future civil engineers. Special attention is paid to the mechanisms of formation of muscle memory and sensor-motor skills in a virtual environment. It is proven that VR-technologies contribute to the acceleration of the transition from educational activities to work with real equipment due to the immersion effect, interactivity and safe multiple practice of actions.
An important aspect of the use of VR in professional training is its impact on psychophysiological learning mechanisms. In particular, the virtual environment contributes to the formation of muscle memory through repeated reproduction of motor actions in simulated conditions, as well as the development of sensorimotor coordination through the integration of visual, auditory and kinesthetic stimuli. This creates the prerequisites for a faster and more effective transition from educational activities to work with real equipment.
The use of VR helps to reduce the cognitive load in the learning process. Due to the possibility of gradual complication of tasks, students gradually master complex operations without experiencing excessive information overload. This provides a deeper understanding of technological processes, reduces the level of anxiety and creates favorable conditions for the formation of sustainable skills.
VR technologies have significant didactic potential in the professional training of future civil engineers. They ensure the effective formation of muscle memory and sensorimotor skills through interactive immersion in the virtual environment.
The use of VR accelerates students’ transition to working with real equipment due to the transfer effect of skills, reduced cognitive load, and the possibility of repeated safe training.
Keywords: VR technologies, professional training, civil engineers, muscle memory, sensorimotor skills, virtual learning.
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