These are edited copies of reality
and are used a substitutes for real things when it is not practical or
not possible to bring or do the real think in the classroom. These
contrived experiences are designe d to simulate to real-life
situations. The atoms, planetarium, globe, the simulated election
process and preserve specimen are examples of contrived experiences
Types of Contrived experiences Models, and Mock –up – atom, planetarium
are reproductions of real thing in a small or large scale which may not
be operatioble renal. Specimen & Objects – is any individual or item
considered typical or a group. Object may include artifacts displayed
in a museum or objects displayed in exhibit. Simulation – is a
“representation” of a manageaal event in which the learner is an
active participant engaged in learning a behaviour or in applying
previously acquired skills or knowledge.
What are the implications of direct, purposeful experience to learning?
Provide students with opportunities to learn by doing Make use of real
instructional materials as much as we can Help in the development of
five senses to the full to heighten their sensitivity to the world Draw
meaning from their first hand experience Budget of purchasing materials
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