Simulation

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What are Simulations?

Simulation refers to the imitation of real-world

activities and processes in a safe environment
When students use a model of behaviour to
gain a better understanding of that behaviour,
they are doing a simulation.
Simulations aim to provide an experience as
close to the ‘real thing’ as possible
This allows learners to develop experience of
specific situations by applying their wider
learning and knowledge.
Eg : When students create an electric circuit, they
are actually learning the theory by the physical
set-up.
Content Standard and Learning Standard:

7.2 A complete electric circuit

Pupils are able to: 7.2.1 Build a complete electric
circuit using dry cell, bulb, switch and wires.
The diagram on the left shows a complete
electric circuit. How can this be a simulation?
- Simulates the students to build a complete
electric circuit using dry cell, bulb, switch
and wires.
- Allows them to learn from their mistakes by
trial and error.
- Can enhance simulation experience such as
by adding resistors or extra batteries to
challenge students.
Why Teach with Simulations?

Learn scientific methods including

 the importance of model building :
 the relationships among variables in a model or
models.
 data issues, probability and sampling theory.
 how to use a model to predict outcomes.
Learn to reflect on and extend knowledge by:
 actively engaging in student-student or instructor-
student conversations needed to conduct a simulation.
 tranfering knowledge to new problems and situations.
 understanding and refining their own through
processes.
 seeing social processes and social interactions in action.