The Integration of Computer Simulation and Learning Support: An Example from the Physics Domain of Collisions.

de Jong, Ton; Martin, Ernesto; Zamarro, Jose-Miguel; Esquembre, Francisco; Swaak, Janine; van Joolingen, Wouter R.

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ERIC Number: EJ590332

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Publication Date: 1999

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The Integration of Computer Simulation and Learning Support: An Example from the Physics Domain of Collisions.

de Jong, Ton; Martin, Ernesto; Zamarro, Jose-Miguel; Esquembre, Francisco; Swaak, Janine; van Joolingen, Wouter R.

Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v36 n5 p597-615 May 1999

Discusses a case study on discovery learning with a computer simulation environment in the physics domain of collisions. Finds that providing assignments with the simulation improves students' performance on one aspect of an intuitive-knowledge test. Contains 43 references. (Author/WRM)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Simulation, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Mechanics (Physics), Microworlds, Models, Motion, Physics, Student Attitudes, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Spain

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