Simulation

Instructional Method: Simulations

This approach allows students to pretend as though they were in a real-world situation to anticipate their outcome. The idea is to practice so when the real challenges are presented students will be in a better position to either adapt, overcome or exceed their expectations.

The strength of this approach is allowing the student to put into action what has been taught. This practice helps to reinforce concepts. The simulations help the students to iron out experiences that have unexpected outcomes, confirm wrong thought processes, and possibly eliminate wrong tools used without penalty.

The limitations to the study are the high the expectation by the students, or the anticipated outcome. Ideal outcomes are works-in-progress which can take longer than one or two practice lessons. Even with all the simulated effort to determine patterns or deviations, a person may still experience discomfort or failure..