Transforming Vocational Education through Augmented Reality: A Systematic Review of Current Trends, Challenges, and Future Opportunities
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https://doi.org/10.56294/dm2025578Keywords:
Augmented Reality, Vocational Education, Vocational Training, PRISMA, Educational TechnologyAbstract
In recent years, the potential of Augmented Reality (AR) to revolutionize vocational education has garnered significant attention, offering innovative solutions to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical skills. This systematic literature review aims to explore the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities related to the implementation of AR in vocational training over the past decade. The data utilized in this study were sourced from articles published between 2014 and 2024, extracted from the Scopus and Web of Science (WoS) databases to ensure comprehensive and high-quality coverage. The PRISMA method was applied to guarantee a transparent and reproducible process, consisting of several stages: identifying relevant studies, filtering based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria, assessing study quality, and extracting data. Following the PRISMA protocol, 67 research papers were initially identified, and after multiple stages of refinement, 24 papers were selected for detailed analysis. The findings indicate that Augmented Reality (AR) can enhance engagement and learning effectiveness in vocational education. However, its implementation is still hindered by limitations in infrastructure and the need for improved teacher training. To fully harness the potential of AR, further research is essential to develop more inclusive pedagogical models and support the integration of AR into vocational education curricula
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