Simulation and Learning: A Model-Centered Approach

By Franco Landriscina

Book Overview

-The Simulation Paradox: If Simulations are Good for Learning, where are they?, The Epistemic Status of Simulation, Simulation Myths and Fads. -An Introduction to Simulation for Learning: What is Simulation for Learning, The Need for a Generalist Approach, Differences between Simulation and Games, Simulation and Cognition. - Models Everywhere: A Concept at the Crossroads of Different Disciplines, Types of Models, The Representational Issue, Functions of Models, Model-Based Learning. -The Epistemic Cycle: A Model of Modeling, The Reality-System Loop, The System-Model Loop, The Model-Simulation Loop. -Simulation Modeling: Simulation Paradigms, Continuous Models, Agent-Based Modeling, System Dynamics. -Simulation-Based Learning: Learning with Simulations, Simulative Reasoning, The Role of Mental Simulation, Simulation and Cognitive Partnering. -Simulation-based Instruction: From Computational Models to Instructional Units, Simulation and Cognitive Load, An Instructional Design Perspective, Simulation and Science Education, Modeling Skills, Simulation Literacy.- Conclusions.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1461419530
• ISBN13: 9781461419532
• Release Date: March 2013
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.2" x 9.1"