DEVELOPING CURRICULUM AND COURSE CONTENT FOR HYBRID AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE (HEV) EDUCATION USING VIRTUAL AND AUGMENTED REALITY (VR/AR) TECHNOLOGIES

Ridvan ARSLAN, Abdil KUŞ, Vladislav IVANOV, Radu COMES

Abstract


This study focuses on the development of a framework for training content and Virtual Reality (VR)/Augmented Reality (AR)-supported digital training materials (DTMs) for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (HEVs) education. As part of an ongoing EU Erasmus+ Strategic Partnership Project, the research adopts a multidisciplinary design-based methodology to enhance teaching and learning outcomes in HEVs maintenance and service-related topics within Vocational Education and Training (VET). Recognizing the challenges of establishing uniform educational infrastructure across VET institutions, VR/AR-supported DTMs aim to provide accessible and equitable education solutions. The study outlines methodologies and results for designing content and curricula tailored to hybrid and electric vehicle technologies, guiding the development of HEVs training course pedagogy and curriculum. The outputs of this project are anticipated to significantly benefit a diverse range of learners, from vocational high school students to engineering faculty graduates and professionals in the workforce, fostering global accessibility and inclusivity in HEVs education.


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