Support Work-Process-Oriented Curricula through Integrating Learning Design with Mixed-Reality Environments

Abstract

Work-process-orientation is a new approach to voca¬tional education and training (VET). The content and structure of a work-process-oriented curriculum (WPOC) are derived from a typical professional task in an occupation and based on work processes. Existing approaches and learning platforms relevant to WPOC provide insufficient support. This paper proposes a technical approach to systematically supporting learning activities in a work context compatible with WPOC through integrating a learning design platform with mixed-reality environments. Through implementation and exemplary usage of the platform, the feasibility of this technical approach and its usability have been demonstrated.