Expanding opportunities for systems thinking, conceptual learning, and participation through embodied and computational modeling
AE Pierson, CE Brady - Systems, 2020 - mdpi.com
Previous research has established that embodied modeling (role-playing agents in a
system) can support learning about complexity. Separately, research has demonstrated that …
system) can support learning about complexity. Separately, research has demonstrated that …
[PDF][PDF] Beyond assessing knowledge about models and modeling: Moving toward expansive, meaningful, and equitable modeling practice
Modeling is a powerful science and engineering practice (National Research Council,
2012). The core work of modeling is embodying, using, and refining ideas through iteratively …
2012). The core work of modeling is embodying, using, and refining ideas through iteratively …
Strategies for designing embodied curriculum
SA Barab, T Dodge - Handbook of research on educational …, 2008 - api.taylorfrancis.com
This chapter provides a conceptual framework related to designing for situational
embodiment; discusses three types of curricular designs, ranging from designed and …
embodiment; discusses three types of curricular designs, ranging from designed and …
Learning progressions in context: Tensions and insights from a semester‐long middle school modeling curriculum
AE Pierson, DB Clark, MK Sherard - Science Education, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Schwarz and colleagues have proposed and refined a learning progression for modeling
that provides a valuable template for envisioning increasingly sophisticated levels of …
that provides a valuable template for envisioning increasingly sophisticated levels of …
Sandboxes for model-based inquiry
In this article, we introduce a class of constructionist learning environments that we call
Emergent Systems Sandboxes (ESSs), which have served as a centerpiece of our recent …
Emergent Systems Sandboxes (ESSs), which have served as a centerpiece of our recent …
Exploring emergent features of student interaction within an embodied science learning simulation
Theories of embodied cognition argue that human processes of thinking and reasoning are
deeply connected with the actions and perceptions of the body. Recent research suggests …
deeply connected with the actions and perceptions of the body. Recent research suggests …
[PDF][PDF] Supporting students' modeling and data practices by engaging with digital tools
T Bielik - this volume on, 2024 - researchgate.net
Modeling is a key scientific and engineering practice. Scientists develop and use models to
communicate and critique their ideas. Students are expected to engage in the modeling …
communicate and critique their ideas. Students are expected to engage in the modeling …
Modeling for meaningful learning
DH Jonassen, J Strobel - Engaged learning with emerging technologies, 2006 - Springer
In the first part of the chapter, we argue that the goal of formal education should be
meaningful learning. Meaningful learning is necessarily social, collaborative, intentional …
meaningful learning. Meaningful learning is necessarily social, collaborative, intentional …
Balancing curricular and pedagogical needs in computational construction kits: Lessons from the DeltaTick project
M WILKERSON‐JERDE, A Wagh… - Science …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
To successfully integrate simulation and computational methods into K–12 STEM education,
learning environments should be designed to help educators maintain balance between (a) …
learning environments should be designed to help educators maintain balance between (a) …
Embodied cognition through participatory simulation and mathematical description: Supporting mechanistic reasoning and explanation
PJ Weinberg, EK Sorensen‐Weinberg - Science Education, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Embodied cognition has been a useful means to support learning in science education. In
this article, we describe a model of embodied cognition through analogical mapping that is …
this article, we describe a model of embodied cognition through analogical mapping that is …