Formative Research on an Instructional Design Model for the Design of Computer Simulation for Teaching Statistical Concepts

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Main Author: Hsu, Chung-Yuan
Language:English
Published: Ohio University / OhioLINK 2009
Subjects:
GBS
CLT
Online Access:http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1258048389
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spelling ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-ohiou12580483892021-08-03T05:46:29Z Formative Research on an Instructional Design Model for the Design of Computer Simulation for Teaching Statistical Concepts Hsu, Chung-Yuan Education Educational Software GBS goal-based scenario computer simulation statistics education formative research CLT sampling distribution <p>The instructional problem of a superficial understanding still prevails in current education. Many educators seek solutions from technology to remedy the shadow learning problem. But, as researchers indicate, technology alone does not cause learning. Rather, learning is influenced more by instructional interventions. </p><p>An instructional design model that fulfills the aim of meaningful learning is Goal-Based Scenarios (GBSs) proposed by Schank, Fano, Bell, and Jona (1993/1994). It offers guidelines to guide the design of a computer simulation. Despite growing evidence that supports the effectiveness of using the GBS model, no empirical studies have investigated strengths, weaknesses, or possible improvement of the GBS model. Thus, the purpose of the present study is to evaluate the GBS model by answering following questions: 1) what are the strengths and weaknesses of the GBS model? 2) What improvements can be made?</p><p>Formative research was employed to investigate the designed instance by using think aloud interview, debrief (semi-structured) interview, and a focus group interview. The result showed that a GBS might become a better instructional design model if improvements are made in these aspects: 1) provide a worked example or instruction that demonstrates the behaviors of using GBS and seeking supports in order to increase the user's lower sense of self-efficacy while pursuing mission or assuming the role, 2) employ approaches of a small group usage and open-ended question to promote learners' engagement and interaction in scenario operations, 3) carefully integrate other components in GBS to support hands-on activity, 4) provide cues in negative feedback and recapitulate the concept in positive feedback.</p> 2009 English text Ohio University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1258048389 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1258048389 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.
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language English
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topic Education
Educational Software
GBS
goal-based scenario
computer simulation
statistics education
formative research
CLT
sampling distribution
spellingShingle Education
Educational Software
GBS
goal-based scenario
computer simulation
statistics education
formative research
CLT
sampling distribution
Hsu, Chung-Yuan
Formative Research on an Instructional Design Model for the Design of Computer Simulation for Teaching Statistical Concepts
author Hsu, Chung-Yuan
author_facet Hsu, Chung-Yuan
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title Formative Research on an Instructional Design Model for the Design of Computer Simulation for Teaching Statistical Concepts
title_short Formative Research on an Instructional Design Model for the Design of Computer Simulation for Teaching Statistical Concepts
title_full Formative Research on an Instructional Design Model for the Design of Computer Simulation for Teaching Statistical Concepts
title_fullStr Formative Research on an Instructional Design Model for the Design of Computer Simulation for Teaching Statistical Concepts
title_full_unstemmed Formative Research on an Instructional Design Model for the Design of Computer Simulation for Teaching Statistical Concepts
title_sort formative research on an instructional design model for the design of computer simulation for teaching statistical concepts
publisher Ohio University / OhioLINK
publishDate 2009
url http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1258048389
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