Wyeth, P. and Purchase, H.C. (2001) Exploring the learning potential of an artificial life simulation. International Journal of Continuing Engineering, Education and Life-Long Learning, 11(3), pp. 229-241. (doi: 10.1504/IJCEELL.2001.000396)
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Abstract
CULUTRE is an Artificial Life simulation that aims to provide primary school children with opportunities to become actively engaged in the high-order thinking processes of problem solving and critical thinking. A preliminary evaluation of CULTURE has found that it offers the freedom for children to take part in process-oriented learning experiences. Through providing children with opportunities to make inferences, validate results, explain discoveries and analyse situations, CULTURE encourages the development of high-order thinking skills. The evaluation found that CULTURE allows users to autonomously explore the important scientific concepts of life and living, and energy and change within a software environment that children find enjoyable and easy to use.
| Item Type: | Articles |
|---|---|
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Purchase, Dr Helen |
| Authors: | Wyeth, P., and Purchase, H.C. |
| Subjects: | Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science L Education > L Education (General) |
| College/School: | College of Science and Engineering > School of Computing Science |
| Journal Name: | International Journal of Continuing Engineering, Education and Life-Long Learning |
| ISSN: | 1560-4624 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1741-5055 |
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