Simulations as scaffolds in science education /

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors:	Renken, Maggie (Author), Peffer, Melanie (Author), Ortrel-Cass, Kathrin (Author), Girault, Isabelle (Author), Chiocarriello, Augusto (Author)
Corporate Author:	Ebook Library
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Cham : Springer, [2016]
Series:	SpringerBriefs in educational communications and technology.
Subjects:	Science > Study and teaching. Science > Study and teaching > Simulation methods. Science > Computer simulation. Computer simulation. Educational technology. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

Table of Contents:

An Introduction to Simulations as Scaffolds in Science Education
Computer Simulations on a Multidimensional Continuum: A Definition and Examples
Distinctions between Computer Simulations and Other Technologies for Science Education
Inquiry-based Science Education and Problem Based Learning: Motivations, Objectives, and Challenges Relevant to Computer Simulations
Scaffolding Science Learning: Promoting Disciplinary Knowledge, Science Process Skills, and Epistemic Processes
Considerations for Integrating Simulations in the Science Classroom.