SIMULATION

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• Simulation  is the imitation of some real thing, state of affairs, or process. The act of simulating something generally entails representing certain key characteristics or behaviors of a selected physical or abstract system
• Pros of Educational Games and Simulations
•  Improves analytic skills and decision making skills.Improves communication, problem solving skills, and alertness.Improves mathematics, spelling and reading grades. Children love games and won't even realize that they are learning.Real life problems can be taught using games. Fun and excitement will encourage children to learn to their best ability.Provides real-world contexts. Increases attention span.Helps students “think outside the box”. Allows students to create and manipulate systems and problems within certain parameters and without the normal constraints of time and space.Provides a wide range of opportunities.Don’t require actual materials.Saves money. Clean and easy.Includes all content areas.Teaches students about technology.
• Cons of Educational Games and Simulations
•  Doesn’t always promote social skills and interaction with others. Kids who spend too much time playing games can develop bad posture and RSI (repetitive strain injury), eye strains, headaches, wrist, neck and back pains, etc.Less active than other activities.Requires technology which might not be available or accessible.Lack of computers might prohibit whole group instruction.Safety issues concerning the internet. Can be difficult to monitor and assess progress.May lack differentiation.
•  Simulation Research“
• Improves motivation & interest in a subject .Enhances cognitive learning of factual information with the acquisition of concrete meaning for abstract terms .Better understanding of processes .Helps develop favorable attitudes to social issues Positive attitude toward learning and instructional process. Helps develop communication & social skills ,Improves classroom climate. Enhances teacher flexibility” .Simulation   can provide students engaging experiences towards learning crisis -management, communication and problem solving, data management
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