Challenges in integrating a complex systems computer simulation in class: An educational design research

• DOI: 10.14742/ajet.834
• Publication Date: 2016-04-24T18:00:28Z
• Authors: Swee-Kin Loke; Hesham S. Al-Sallami; Daniel F.B. Wright; Jenny McDonald; Sheetal Jadhav; Stephen B. Duffull
• Keywords: 4. Education; 05 social sciences; 0503 education

<span>Complex systems are typically difficult for students to understand and computer simulations offer a promising way forward. However, integrating such into conventional classes presents numerous challenges. Framed within an educational design research, we studied the use of in-house built simulation coagulation network in four pharmacy undergraduate classes. Drawing upon audio recordings small group discussions, focus interviews, class observations, identified implementation challenges related to: adaptation align with student needs; compromises learning design; classroom infrastructure. These findings can serve guide teachers staff developers on common that likely arise from meaningfully realistic contexts.</span>