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Simulations : Bringing the benefits of situated learning to the traditional classroom
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Lunce, Les M. |
| Copyright Year | 2006 |
| Abstract | Like other instructional methodologies, traditional classroom instruction has its strengths and limitations. These have been well-documented in the literature and continue to be a source of research and discussion. An issue which has captured the interest of some researchers is the extremely limited inclusion of real-world learning experiences in the traditional classroom setting (Duffy & Cunningham, 1996). For the most part, the content presented in the classroom is disconnected from its real-world context. Knowledge conveyed in the classroom tends to be situated in the context of the classroom and the school rather than the context in which the knowledge was created (Henning, 1998). This contextual dichotomy has been shown to negatively impact the learning process, adversely effecting learner motivation in particular (Henning, 1998). At the same time, real-world learning situated in real-world contexts has been shown to have positive impacts on learning and learner motivation (Duffy & Cunningham, 1996). How can we bring the benefits of real-world, situated learning to the traditional classroom? Educational simulations may provide one solution (Hung & Chen, 2002). In this paper we will discuss the role simulations can play in providing at least some aspects of real-world learning in the traditional classroom. Three examples of classroom situated learning facilitated by simulations will be presented and discussed. Prerequisite to our discussion it is appropriate to provide definitions of the terms, “educational simulation” and “situated learning.” |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://www.gb.nrao.edu/~sheather/new%20lit/situated%20learning,%20virtual/JAET3-1_Lunce.pdf |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://www.eduquery.com/jaet/JAET3-1_Lunce.pdf |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
