Computer Simulation of Experiments: A Valuable Alternative to Traditional Laboratory Work for Secondary School Science Teaching.

Moore, J. L.; Thomas, F. H.

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Publication Date: 1983-Jun

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Computer Simulation of Experiments: A Valuable Alternative to Traditional Laboratory Work for Secondary School Science Teaching.

Moore, J. L.; Thomas, F. H.

School Science Review, v64 n229 p641-55 Jun 1983

Discusses the value of laboratory work, suggesting that it is not superior to other aids such as computer simulated experiments (CSE). Advantages of and problems related to use of CSE in the classroom, responses to criticisms of simulated laboratory work, and evaluation of CSE as a teaching aid are considered. (JN)

Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Evaluation, Foreign Countries, Microcomputers, Science Education, Science Experiments, Science Instruction, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Simulation, Teaching Methods

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (Great Britain)

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