C ONTR IVE D E XP E R IE NCE S

is edited version of direct

experiences
design to simulate to real- life
situation
 examples are model, mock up,
objects, specimens, games and
simulation.
Model

 is a reproduction of real thing in

a small scale, or large scale or
exact size, but made up of
synthetic materials
 substitute to a real thing which
may or may not operational
atom globe
Mock-ups

Is a special model where the parts of

a model are singled out, heightened
and magnified in order to focus on
that part or process under study
example is planetarium
 Objects

 May also include artifacts displayed in a

museum or things displayed in an exhibit
or preserved insect specimen in science

Animal skull Different Horns

Specimen

 A portion or quantity of material for use in testing ,

examination

Human Brain in Specimen Jar Mosquito

S imulation
representation of a manageable real event
in which the learner is an active participant
engaged in learning behavior or in
applying previously acquired skills or
knowledge
Games

• forms of physical exercise taught

to children at school
• Plays
• E xamples is relay,
 Purposes of games
To practice or refine knowledge
or skills already acquired
Identify gaps or weakness in
knowledge or skills
serve as summation or review
Develop new relationships
among concepts and principles
 Difference between game and
simulation

 Games are played to win: there

is a competition
 Simulation needs not winner,
seems to be more easily
applied to the issues rather than
to processes
Other types of contrived
experiences
1. Aquarium- is a representation of plant and
animal.
2. Terrarium – is a representation of plant and
animal on land.
3. Aviary- is a collection of live birds
4. Herbarium- is a collection of dried herbs.
5. Herbary- is a collection of live herbs.
6. Vivarium- is a representation of plant and
animal life putting together those of the same
habitat.
7.Planetarium- is a representation of the planets
and their relative sizes and distance from each
other.
8.Solarium- is a representation of the solar
system.(the sun the earth and the moon)
9. Diorama- three dimensional representation of
events, ideas or concepts against a scenic
background.
10. Orchidarium- a collection of orchids