WHAT IS SIMULATION?

A controlled representations of reality.

It is an imitation, recreation or
representation of the structure or
dynamics of a real thing or situation
without fear of adverse effects related
to real-life consequences or results.
PURPOSE AND USES OF
SIMILATION
Enhances Skills
Enhances interaction abilities
Helps discover factors affecting people and
situations
Helps in mastery of skills
Helps evaluate learning
TYPES OF SIMULATIONS
SIMULATION EXERCISE
A controlled representation of a piece of reality
that learners manipulate to better understand the
corresponding real situation.
SIMULATION GAMES
A game that represents real-life situations in which
learners compete according to a set of rules in
order to win or achieve an objective.
2 TYPES OF SIMULATION
GAMES
CONTENT LEARNING
Focuses on teaching or reinforcing factual
information.
Ex. Crosswords, word games, Sudoku

PROCESS LEARNING
Emphasizes problem solving and application of
information.
TYPES OF SIMULATIONS
ROLE PLAYING
A form of drama in which learners spontaneously
act out roles on an interaction having problems or
challenges in human relations.
CASE STUDIES
An analysis of an incident or situation in which
characters and relationships are described,
factual or hypothetical events transpire, and
problems need to be resolved or solved.
ROLE OF EDUCATOR IN
SIMULATION LEARNING
PLANNER
Choosing or developing an appropriate simulation that
will meet learning objectives.
FACILITATOR
Introducing and moderating the activities.
DEBRIEFER
Summarizing what happened, letting learners explain
what they did and why, pointing out theories and
principles applied.
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