Web-Based Simulation Learning Framework to Enhance Students' Critical Thinking Skills

The purpose of this research is to develop a web-based simulation learning framework that enhances students' critical thinking based on iterative simulation features social constructivist theory by Honebein (1996), and critical thinking skills. To evaluate the effectiveness of the framework towards enhancing students' critical thinking skills, several web-based simulations were developed for learning Communication and Networking in Education subject and delivered through an interactive web-based learning environment. A case study involved 21 university students has been conducted to investigate the impact of the simulations on their critical thinking skills and the results showed that the implemented web-based simulation learning framework has positive impact on students' critical thinking skills. (C) 2012 Published by Elsevier Ltd. Selection and/or peer-review under responsibility of The Association Science Education and Technology