Learning to Solve Complex Problems in Simulation
- 1 January 1992
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Higher Education Research & Development
- Vol. 11 (1) , 1-8
- https://doi.org/10.1080/0729436920110101
Abstract
Welfare workers face complex problems which emerge in social interaction. Rationalist structured approaches in problem based curricula fail to prepare students to work with unstructured complexity in stressful contexts. The social construction of an extended simulation by students and staff is described. Students, staff and organizations play roles in a simulated city, and students experience complex problems as they emerge in social interaction. Processing completes the experiential cycle. Evaluation to date indicates the activity has learning value.Keywords
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