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Varieties of concretisation : an illustrative example
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Beynon, Meurig, Harfield, Antony and Jormanainen, I. (2006) Varieties of concretisation : an illustrative example. In: 5th Annual Finnish/Baltic Sea Conference on Computer Science Education (Koli Calling 2005), Koli National Park, Finland, 17-20 Nov 2005. Published in: Koli Calling 2005 - Proceedings of the Fifth Koli Calling Conference on Computer Science Education pp. 153-156. ISBN 9512930064.
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Abstract
This paper illustrates, compares and contrasts a variety of different constructions that can be viewed as serving a role in concretisation - the process of developing concrete artefacts to support a learner in understanding abstract concepts. Our illustrative examples are based around the theme of introducing simple number-theoretic notions by representing operations on integers by actual or simulated operations carried out on two liquid containers (so-called "jugs"). Different varieties of concretisation are discussed with reference to phenomenalisation, visualisation and physical embodiment, and in their broader relation to constructionism and learning in cultural context. The importance of concretisations that are both accessible in everyday situations and offer rich experiential potential is highlighted.
Item Type: | Conference Item (Paper) | ||||
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Subjects: | L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA76 Electronic computers. Computer science. Computer software T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery |
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Divisions: | Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Science > Computer Science | ||||
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): | Constructivism (Education), Instructional systems -- Design, Computer-assisted instruction, Robots -- Mathematical models | ||||
Journal or Publication Title: | Koli Calling 2005 - Proceedings of the Fifth Koli Calling Conference on Computer Science Education | ||||
Publisher: | Turku Centre for Computer Science | ||||
ISBN: | 9512930064 | ||||
Official Date: | 2006 | ||||
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Page Range: | pp. 153-156 | ||||
Status: | Peer Reviewed | ||||
Publication Status: | Published | ||||
Date of first compliant deposit: | 28 July 2016 | ||||
Date of first compliant Open Access: | 28 July 2016 | ||||
Conference Paper Type: | Paper | ||||
Title of Event: | 5th Annual Finnish/Baltic Sea Conference on Computer Science Education (Koli Calling 2005) | ||||
Type of Event: | Conference | ||||
Location of Event: | Koli National Park, Finland | ||||
Date(s) of Event: | 17-20 Nov 2005 | ||||
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