Design distributed scaffolding for modeling a complex system
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Date
2009-06-13
Authors
Hsu, Y. S.
Wu, H.-K.
Hwang, F. K.
Lin, L. F.
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International Society of the Learning Sciences
Abstract
Based on the expert-novice analysis, we developed a distributed scaffolding
curriculum for modeling air quality (DSCMAQ) to facilitate high school students’ modelbased
reasoning in a technology-enhanced learning environment (APoME) which provided
the Modeling Air Quality (MAQ) software associated with gradual complex learning tasks.
Three studies had conducted to evaluate the effects of DSCMAQ on students’ modeling
practices. In these three studies, students worked in a small group to complete DSCMAQ and
their modeling abilities were improved after DSCMAQ.