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Boyatt, Russell, Harfield, Antony and Beynon, Meurig (2006) Learning about and through empirical modelling. In: 6th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT 2006), Kerkrade, The Netherlands, 5-7 Jul 2006 pp. 662-666. ISBN 0769526322.

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Abstract

Empirical modelling is a body of principles and tools that has been developed for the construction of interactive environments. Our previous research has indicated respects in which empirical modelling is intimately linked with learning activity of many different varieties. In this paper, we recount informal evidence in support of this claim that can be drawn from the assessment exercise attached to the "introduction to empirical modelling" module offered in Computer Science at the University of Warwick. This assessment takes the form of an open-ended modelling and paper-writing exercise. Such an exercise is shown to be effective for learning about empirical modelling. It also promotes self-motivated exploration in unknown domains that is one of the key skills for life-long learning. The extent to which students not only learnt about empirical modelling, but also about the domain which they chose to model was unexpected. This leads us to suggest that empirical modelling could be effective in facilitating learning in other domains.

Item Type: Conference Item (Paper)
Subjects: Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA76 Electronic computers. Computer science. Computer software
Divisions: Faculty of Science > Computer Science
ISBN: 0769526322
Official Date: 2006
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Page Range: pp. 662-666
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
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Conference Paper Type: Paper
Title of Event: 6th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT 2006)
Type of Event: Conference
Location of Event: Kerkrade, The Netherlands
Date(s) of Event: 5-7 Jul 2006
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