This document discusses different types of contrived experiences used for learning, including models, mock-ups, specimens, objects, simulations, and games. Models are reproductions of real things that may be operational substitutes, while mock-ups are arrangements of real or associated devices that can be manipulated. Specimens are typical examples of a group. Simulations represent manageable real events where the learner actively participates, and games are used to practice, identify gaps, or review knowledge and develop new relationships between concepts. Contrived experiences overcome limitations of space and time, edit reality, and help learners understand abstractions through multisensory engagement.

2. Contrived
experiences
Mock-up Models Specimen Objects Simulation games

3. Models
 Is a reproduction of a real thing in a small
scale, or large scale, or exact size—but
made of synthetic materials.
 Substitute for a real thing which may or
may not be operational.

4. Mock-up
 Is an arrangement of a real device or
associated devices.
 Special model where the parts of a model
can be manipulated.

5. specimen
 Is item considered typical of a group,
class or a whole any individual.

6. Objects
 Include artifacts displayed in a museum or
objects displayed in exhibits or preserved
insect specimen in science.

7. Simulation
 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.
Examples:
 Election of class
 Earthquake drills

8. Games
Purpose of games:
1. to practice knowledge/skills already
acquired
2. to identify gaps in knowledge or skills.
3. to serve as a summation or review.
4. to develop new relationships among
concepts and principles.

9. Why do we make use of
contrived experiences?
 to overcome limitations of space and
time
 to “edit” reality
 to overcome difficulties of size
 to understand the accessible
 help the learners understand abstractions

10.  What is the difference between mock-up
and models?
 What is the difference between simulation
and games?
 Are contrived experiences visual or
audio? Or are they multisensory?