The Contribution of Learning by Modeling ( LbM ) to Students ' Understanding of Complexity Concepts
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researchers argue with this view indicating that models and modeling do not contribute to understanding complexity concepts, since these increases the cognitive load on students. This study investigates the effect of different modes of involvement in exploring scientific phenomena using a computer agent-based modeling tool, on students' understanding of complexity concepts. Quantitative and qualitative methods are used to report about 121 freshmen students that engaged in participatory simulations about complex phenomena, showing emergent, self organized and decentralized patterns. Results show that LbM plays a major role in students' concept formation about complexity concepts.
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تاریخ انتشار 2011