Workshop 1
 Contents
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Aims
The main aims of the
activities are:
Section A: Exploring
current practice
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To review how computer
simulations and models are
used in your existing science curriculum.
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To evaluate your existing
use of computer simulations
and models.
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To identify particular
areas of existing teaching
that you would like to address.
Section B: Learning about the
innovation
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To learn how to use the
dynamic nature of a spreadsheet
to explore the effects of changing variables in simple relationships
and
how these can be represented graphically.
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To learn how spreadsheets
can be used to explore
the behaviour of more complex relationships involving power laws and
several
variables
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To learn how a spreadsheet
can be used to model situations
that evolve over time through iteration.
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To consider the usefulness
of these models in teaching
and learning
Sections C, D, E and F:
Transformations of curriculum
innovations
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To compare different ways
in which teachers may transform
the use of computer simulations and models.
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To explore factors that
may influence the transformations.
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To consider these issues
in the light of your own
teaching experience.
Section G: Planning
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To plan, teach and
evaluate a lesson drawing on the
new ideas introduced in these workshop materials.
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To prepare for the next
workshop session by reading
case-study material.
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