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Simulation-based Science Learning

Simulation-Based Science Learning is a pedagogical approach within science education that uses dynamic, interactive computational models to replicate scientific phenomena, enabling learners to engage in authentic inquiry and experimentation in virtual environments.

738

Publications

39K

Citations

1.9K

Authors

722

Institutions

Publications per year

2017–2026

255

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Publications

738

Scientific Discovery Learning with Computer Simulations of Conceptual Domains

Ton de Jong, Wouter van Joolingen · Review of Educational Research · 1998 · 1.5K citations · Full text

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Adding immersive virtual reality to a science lab simulation causes more presence but less learning

Guido Makransky, Thomas Terkildsen, Richard E. Mayer · Learning and Instruction · 2017 · 1.4K citations

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The learning effects of computer simulations in science education

Nico Rutten, Wouter van Joolingen, Jan van der Veen · Computers & Education · 2011 · 949 citations

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When learning about the real world is better done virtually: A study of substituting computer simulations for laboratory equipment

Noah D. Finkelstein, Wendy K. Adams, Christopher Keller et al. · Physical Review Special Topics - Physics Education Research · 2005 · 631 citations · Full text

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ThinkerTools: Causal Models, Conceptual Change, and Science Education

Barbara Y. White · Cognition and Instruction · 1993 · 494 citations

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Authors

1.9K

  1. KK
    Katherine K. Perkins

    University of Colorado Boulder, United States

    16 publications · 2.1K citations

    14

    h-index

  2. WK
    Wendy K. Adams

    University of Colorado Boulder, United States

    10 publications · 1.6K citations

    10

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  3. CW
    Carl Wieman

    University of Colorado Boulder, United States

    9 publications · 1K citations

    9

    h-index

  4. GM
    Guido Makransky

    University of Copenhagen, Denmark

    9 publications · 2.7K citations

    9

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  5. TD
    Ton de Jong

    University of Twente, Netherlands

    8 publications · 2.4K citations

    8

    h-index

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Institutions

722

  1. University of Colorado Boulder

    Boulder, United States

    19 h-index

    63 publications

    9.5K citations

  2. Purdue University West Lafayette

    West Lafayette, United States

    11 h-index

    41 publications

    1.2K citations

  3. University of Twente

    Enschede, The Netherlands

    11 h-index

    21 publications

    7.4K citations

  4. University of Wisconsin–Madison

    Madison, United States

    10 h-index

    17 publications

    1.2K citations

  5. Stanford University

    Stanford, United States

    8 h-index

    22 publications

    954 citations

  6. Universidad de Murcia

    Murcia, Spain

    7 h-index

    10 publications

    524 citations

  7. University of Central Florida

    Orlando, United States

    7 h-index

    25 publications

    609 citations

  8. Indonesia University of Education

    Bandung, Indonesia

    7 h-index

    21 publications

    823 citations

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Venues

  1. Journal of Science Education and Technology

    32 publications · 2.1K citations

    27

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  2. International Journal of Science Education

    IJSE · 25 publications · 1.8K citations

    20

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  3. Journal of Research in Science Teaching

    JRST · 20 publications · 1.8K citations

    18

    h-index

  4. Computers & Education

    16 publications · 2.4K citations

    16

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  5. Journal of Chemical Education

    16 publications · 718 citations

    14

    h-index

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