lesson 6 contrived experience
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CONTRIVED EXPERIENCES
is edited version of direct experiences
design to simulate to real- life situation
examples are model, mock up, objects, specimens, games and simulation.
Model
is a reproduction of real thing in a small scale, or large scale or exact size, but made up of synthetic materials
substitute to a real thing which may or may not operational
atom globe
Mock-ups
Is a special model where the parts of a model are singled out, heightened and magnified in order to focus on that part or process under study
example is planetarium
Objects
May also include artifacts displayed in a museum or things displayed in an exhibit or preserved insect specimen in science
Animal skull Different Horns
Specimen
A portion or quantity of material for use in testing , examination
Human Brain in Specimen Jar Mosquito
Simulationrepresentation of a manageable real event in which the learner is an active participant engaged in learning behavior or in applying previously acquired skills or knowledge
Games
• forms of physical exercise taught to children at school • Plays• Examples is relay,
To practice or refine knowledge or skills already acquired
Identify gaps or weakness in knowledge or skills
serve as summation or review
Develop new relationships among concepts and principles
Difference between game and simulation
Games are played to win: there is a competition
Simulation needs not winner, seems to be more easily applied to the issues rather than to processes
Other types of contrived experiences
1. Aquarium- is a representation of plant and animal.
2. Terrarium – is a representation of plant and animal on land.
3. Aviary- is a collection of live birds
4. Herbarium- is a collection of dried herbs.
5. Herbary- is a collection of live herbs.
6. Vivarium- is a representation of plant and animal life putting together those of the same habitat.
7.Planetarium- is a representation of the planets and their relative sizes and distance from each other.
8.Solarium- is a representation of the solar system.(the sun the earth and the moon)
9. Diorama- three dimensional representation of events, ideas or concepts against a scenic background.
10. Orchidarium- a collection of orchids