Innovative Virtual Reality Teaching for the Sustainable Development of Vocational High School Students: A Case Study of Hair Braiding

This study applies the "Flow Theory" and the "Extended Technology Acceptance Model" (ETAM) to examine the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) immersive learning in vocational high schools (VHS), focusing on hairdressing education. It investigates how ETAM influences students' learning attitudes and the sustainability of vocational training. The research involved 1,190 students from three VHS in Nantou and Changhua, Taiwan, who participated in "VR Basic Hairstyling Design" and "VR Bridal Styling" courses. Data were analyzed using SPSS 22.0 and Smart PLS. Key findings include: (1) ETAM's path coefficients were significant, confirming its validity for VHS; (2) Students' "perceived usefulness" and "perceived ease of use" significantly impacted their "attitude towards use" of VR learning; (3) "Flow experience" significantly influenced "attitude towards use" and "behavioral intention"; (4) "Flow experience" partially mediated the relationship between "perceived usefulness" and "attitude towards use." These results highlight ETAM's applicability in VR hairdressing education and demonstrate that innovative VR teaching positively contributes to the sustainable development of vocational beauty education.