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Immersive Virtual Reality in Primary Education: A Systematic Literature Review on 21st Century Learning Integration Fajari, Laksmi Evasufi Widi; Salimi, Moh; Hidayah, Ratna; Agusdianita, Neza; Adi, Banu Setyo; Tarma, Tarma; Zainurri, Hasan
Journal of Educational Technology and Learning Creativity Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): June
Publisher : Cahaya Ilmu Cendekia Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37251/jetlc.v4i1.2641

Abstract

Purpose of the study: This study aims to review recent empirical studies on the use of Virtual Reality (VR) in primary education, with particular attention to how different levels of immersion contribute to 21st-century learning. Methodology: This study followed PRISMA guidelines for a systematic literature review. Searches were conducted in Scopus, Web of Science, ERIC, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar using the keywords (“Virtual Reality” OR “VR”) AND (“Primary Education” OR “Elementary School”). A total of 124 records were identified, 12 duplicates were removed, 34 records were screened, and 21 studies were included for final synthesis based on the eligibility criteria (peer-reviewed, 2019–2025, English, primary education context, full text accessible). Data were synthesized through qualitative content analysis by categorizing studies according to VR types (non-immersive, semi-immersive, fully immersive) and reported learning outcomes related to 21st-century skills. Main Findings: The research results indicate that: (1) Non-Immersive VR provides ease of access and use with a learning experience that is still limited to basic interactions; (2) Semi-immersive VR offers a more interactive and immersive learning experience through the use of more realistic simulations and visualizations; and (3) Fully immersive VR was most frequently reported in the reviewed studies and was associated with deeper multisensory engagement, enhanced conceptual understanding, and the development of 21st-century skills in primary education. Novelty/Originality of this study: This study offers a comparative synthesis of non-immersive, semi-immersive, and fully immersive VR in primary education and highlights the pedagogical factors that shape their educational contribution.
Co-Authors Agung Prihatmojo Agus Herwanto Agusdianita, Neza Amica Cahyanti Anisa Kurniasih Anwar Novianto, Anwar Aprilia Tina Lidyasari Aprilia, Tika Asri Widia Ningrum Aulia Nurcholis, Rahma Auliya, Hafizhah Rahmiati Bambang Saptono Calik, Muammer Dakhliatunnaviah Dakhliatunnaviah Dhiniaty Gularso Dita Afianti Dita Salsavira Cahaya Ningrum Djoko Pekik Irianto E. Kus Eddy Sartono Elfrida Ratnawati Elisa Fitriani Elisabet Morjania Dawati Fajari, Laksmi Evasufi Widi Febrilia, Yeyen Firdaus, Fery Muhamad Hafifa Lita Hafiza Isbah Haliem, Theresa Dwita Handayani, Winarsih Haryani Haryani Haryani Herwin Yogo Wicaksono Ikhlasul Ardi Nugroho Inggit Dyaning Wijayanti Istiqomah Istiqomah Kurniawati Kurniawati Kurniawati Kurniawati Kurniawati Lilis Suryani Lisa, Lusiana M Yuman Hidayat Maria Agustina Amelia Marwan Meilany, Nur Isdha Moh Salimi Mujinem Mujinem Muthmainah Muthmainah Muthmainah Muthmainah Nopitasari Nuril Septyani Pangastuti, Dindha Prastiti, Maulidiya Rahma Rahayu Condro Murti Rahma Aulia Nurcholis Rakhmawati, Sari Ratna Hidayah Raudya Setya Wismoko Putri Retno Purwaningrum Rusmawan Saputra, Julianto Sekar Purbarini Kawuryan Septiana Anggraini Septyani, Nuril Setiawan Edi Wibowo Siti Aminah Sri Wulandari sudaryanti sudaryanti Sudaryanti Sudaryanti Sugeng Riyanto Sujarwo Supartinah Supartinah Syahrizal, Irvan Tarma tika aprilia Triastuti Dian Anggraeni Viviani Nurmala, Viviani Wigati, Evia Nursanti Winarno Winarno Winarno Winarno Woro Sri Hastuti Wuri Wuryandani Yulinda Dwi Saputri* Yustinus Sukarmin Zainurri, Hasan