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Reflections On Teaching System Dynamics Modeling To Secondary School Students For Over 20 Years, Diana Fisher
Reflections On Teaching System Dynamics Modeling To Secondary School Students For Over 20 Years, Diana Fisher
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This paper contains the description of a successful system dynamics (SD) modeling approach used for almost a quarter-century in secondary schools, both in algebra classes and in a year-long SD modeling course. Secondary school students have demonstrated an ability to build original models from the news, write technical papers explaining their models, and present a newfound understanding of dynamic feedback behavior to an audience. The educational learning theory and instructional methods used for both the algebra and modeling courses are detailed, with examples. Successful student SD modeling experiences suggest the SD approach can expand the sophistication of topics that secondary …