Hi
guys!!
In this entry, I want to exclusively talk about simulation and modeling. Have you heard about these two terms? Based on the definition made by Bliss et al. (1992), simulation is the exploration of existing models. Modeling is the expression of one's ideas by constructing one's own models.
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| DNA Model |
Simulation
and modeling are both vital to enhance better understanding of students. It is
due to the fact that not every students are not good
enough in visualizing every processes that explained by the teachers.
So, the best solution is creating a medium to transform
that abstract process into something concrete. Sincerely speaking, if it
had not been for simulation, me myself, who is teacher to be, failing to
understand and explain the process while science subject do involve many
processes. Luckily during my time simulation has been widely used. In addition,
simulation also assists teachers to demonstrate
dangerous experiments, and life processes that are too lengthy for example
human fetal development. Students can gain their understanding and develop
their knowledge.
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| Simulation of the graph |
Modeling,
on the other hand, more to enable students exploring
the effects on systems when they change certain variables. Thus,
students will be actively learned when they try to find out something by discovering
for themselves. Learning will be more meaningful. At the same time, this
activity is actually developing the cognitive, psychomotor and affective skills
of students.
Based
on the contributions of simulation and modeling, I personally think that teachers
should look forward in utilizing this kind of technology for students' own
good. Courseware that have been supplied to every school should not be wasted.
Here i want to share an examples simulation and modeling that very interesting to explore..(click the link below)
Here
is my assignment on simulation and modeling (click link below )
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