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This document defines and provides examples of contrived experiences, which are edited copies of reality that are used as substitutes for real things when bringing the real thing is not possible. Contrived experiences include models, mock-ups, games, specimens, and simulations. Models reproduce real things on a small or large scale. Mock-ups arrange associated devices as substitutes for real things. Specimens are parts of real objects considered typical of a group. Simulations actively involve learners in representations of manageable real events. The purpose of contrived experiences is to overcome limitations of space and time, edit reality to focus on parts, overcome difficulties of size, understand the inaccessible, and help learners understand abstractions.
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- 2. Definitions of contrived experiences Examples of contrived experiences The use of contrived experiences Difference of games and simulation Purpose of contrived experiences OUTLINE
- 3. These are edited copies of reality and are substitutes for real things when it is not possible to bring. Contrived experiences is the second band of experiences in Daniels Cone of experience. The model of the atom, globe, planetarium, simulated election process and preserved specimen fall under contrived experiences.
- 4. Models - it is a reproduction of a real thing on a small or large scale or exact size. Mock up it is an arrangement of a real device or associated device and it is a prepared substitute for real thing. The planetarium may also be consider a mock up. Game- are played to have a winner and serves a review or summation.
- 5. Specimen- is any individual or item considered typical of a group, class or whole. It is also a parts of a real objects. Simulation is a representation of manageable real event in which the learner is an active participant. Ex: The school election process, fire and earthquake drill are an examples of simulation.
- 6. Games are played to win while simulation need not have a winner. Simulations seem to be more easily applied to the study of issues rather than a process.
- 7. 1) Overcome limitation of space and time. 2) To edit reality for us to be able to focus on parts. 3) To overcome difficulties of size. 4) To understand the inaccessible. 5) Help the learners understands abstraction.
- 8. 1. To practice or refine knowledge or skills that already acquired. 2. To identify gaps or weaknesses in knowledge or sills. 3. To serve as a summation or review. 4. To develop new relationships among concepts and principles.
- 9. To develop changes in attitude To change specific behaviors. To help individuals to understand their current roles in the future. To motivate learners. To develop analytical processes.