Subject oriented microworld extendible environment for learning and tailoring educational toolsa scope for teacher training

摘要

The constantly increasing complexity and variety of educational software increases the burdens of the user for effectively utilising computers in the learning process. Features of Subject Oriented Microworld Extendible environments are discussed and their virtue in developing confidence in 'learning by doing' subject explorations as well as designing and configuring subject oriented microworlds by students and/or teachers themselves. An example is given for microworld development as extensions of the environment using both features: direct manipulation interface and programming code. The benefits of including this scope in teacher training and its practical implementation are discussed.