9780309185233: Learning Science Through Computer Games and Simulations
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ISBN 10 : 0309185238 ISBN 13 : 9780309185233
Editeur : National Academies Press, 2011

Synopsis

At a time when scientific and technological competence is vital, the weak performance of students in science reflects the uneven quality of current science education. Although young children come to school with innate curiosity and intuitive ideas about the world around them, science classes rarely tap this potential. Many experts have called for a new approach to science education, based on recent and ongoing research on teaching and learning. In this approach, simulations and games could play a significant role by addressing many goals and mechanisms for learning science: the motivation to learn science, conceptual understanding, science process skills, understanding of the nature of science, scientific discourse and argumentation, and identification with science and science learning. To explore this potential, Learning Science Through Computer Games and Simulations reviews the available research on learning science through interaction with digital simulations and games. It considers the potential of digital games and simulations to contribute to learning science in schools, in informal out-of-school settings, and everyday life. The report also identifies the areas in which more research and research-based development is needed to fully capitalize on this potential. Learning Science Through Computer Games and Simulations will guide academic researchers; developers, publishers, and entrepreneurs from the digital simulation and gaming community; and education practitioners and policy makers toward the formation of research and development partnerships that will facilitate rich intellectual collaboration. Industry, government agencies, and foundations will play a significant role through start-up and ongoing support to ensure that digital games and simulations will not only excite and entertain, but also motivate and educate.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

At a time when scientific and technological competence is vital, the weak performance of students in science reflects the uneven quality of current science education. Although young children come to school with innate curiosity and intuitive ideas about the world around them, science classes rarely tap this potential. Many experts have called for a new approach to science education, based on recent and ongoing research on teaching and learning. In this approach, simulations and games could play a significant role by addressing many goals and mechanisms for learning science: the motivation to learn science, conceptual understanding, science process skills, understanding of the nature of science, scientific discourse and argumentation, and identification with science and science learning. To explore this potential, Learning Science Through Computer Games and Simulations reviews the available research on learning science through interaction with digital simulations and games. It considers the potential of digital games and simulations to contribute to learning science in schools, in informal out-of-school settings, and everyday life. The report also identifies the areas in which more research and research-based development is needed to fully capitalize on this potential. Learning Science Through Computer Games and Simulations will guide academic researchers; developers, publishers, and entrepreneurs from the digital simulation and gaming community; and education practitioners and policy makers toward the formation of research and development partnerships that will facilitate rich intellectual collaboration. Industry, government agencies, and foundations will play a significant role through start-up and ongoing support to ensure that digital games and simulations will not only excite and entertain, but also motivate and educate.

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Éditeur
National Academies Press
Date d'édition
2011
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0309185238
ISBN 13 
9780309185233
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
174
Éditeur
Hilton Margaret L., Honey Margaret A., Hilton Margaret
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
Buchpark GmbH
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