A Study on the Construction of Virtual Simulation Teaching Platform for Preschool Inclusive Education in the Digital Context

Journal: Journal of Higher Education Research DOI: 10.32629/jher.v7i1.4971

Changxiu Zhai1, Kangqiao Zhai2, Yaning Liu3, Ke Lyu1

1. Qingdao Binhai University, Qingdao 266555, Shandong, China
2. Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, Shandong, China
3. Qingdao No. 2 Middle School, Qingdao 266061, Shandong, China

Abstract

Amid educational digitization, preschool inclusive education faces homogenized training, high logistical costs, and inadequate teacher competency. This study designs and validates a Virtual Simulation Teaching Platform through literature review, needs assessment, and iterative development, establishing a "trinity" framework integrating internship simulation, post-service professional development, and competency evaluation. Comprising practical operation, data acquisition, and operational assessment subsystems, it mitigates the "three highs and three difficulties" inherent in traditional pedagogy (high investment, complexity, and risk; difficulty in implementation, observation, and reproduction). Empirical results show that the platform optimizes talent training models, improves students' practical efficacy and teacher competency, providing a scalable technical path for the high-quality development of inclusive education.

Keywords

digital transformation; preschool inclusive education; virtual simulation; talent cultivation; pedagogical reform

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