In this paper we discuss the potential effectiveness of the use of simulation models for the construction of counterfactual thought in training contexts. Counterfactual mental experiments represent an epistemic practice which belongs to the scientist’s habitus. Therefore, it is important for students to acquire it. In the first part the role of counterfactual mental experiments is presented from an epistemological standpoint. Then counterfactual reasoning is described as an epistemological obstacle. Finally, we explore the didactic potentialities of simulation models in fostering the development of counterfactual thought.
L’uso di modelli simulativi per la costruzione del pensiero controfattuale in contesti formativi
Monica Tombolato
2019
Abstract
In this paper we discuss the potential effectiveness of the use of simulation models for the construction of counterfactual thought in training contexts. Counterfactual mental experiments represent an epistemic practice which belongs to the scientist’s habitus. Therefore, it is important for students to acquire it. In the first part the role of counterfactual mental experiments is presented from an epistemological standpoint. Then counterfactual reasoning is described as an epistemological obstacle. Finally, we explore the didactic potentialities of simulation models in fostering the development of counterfactual thought.File in questo prodotto:
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