Title
An initial evaluation of metacognitive scaffolding for experiential training simulators
Abstract
This paper elaborates on the evaluation of a Metacognitive Scaffolding Service (MSS), which has been integrated into an already existing and mature medical training simulator. The MSS is envisioned to facilitate self-regulated learning (SRL) through thinking prompts and appropriate learning hints enhancing the use of metacognitive strategies. The MSS is developed in the European ImREAL (Immersive Reflective Experience-based Adaptive Learning) project that aims to augment simulated learning environments throughout services that are decoupled from the simulation itself. Results comparing a baseline evaluation of the 'pure' simulator (N=131) and a first user trial including the MSS (N=143) are presented. The findings indicate a positive effect on learning motivation and perceived performance with consistently good usability. The MSS and simulator are perceived as an entity by medical students involved in the study. Further steps of development are discussed and outlined.
Year
DOI
Venue
2012
10.1007/978-3-642-33263-0_3
EC-TEL
Keywords
Field
DocType
european imreal,experiential training simulator,baseline evaluation,good usability,metacognitive scaffolding,simulated learning environment,medical student,appropriate learning,medical training simulator,initial evaluation,immersive reflective experience-based adaptive,metacognitive strategy,metacognitive scaffolding service,augmentation
Experiential learning,Self-regulated learning,Scaffold,Computer science,Medical training,Usability,Knowledge management,Metacognition,Adaptive learning,Multimedia
Conference
Volume
ISSN
Citations 
7563
0302-9743
2
PageRank 
References 
Authors
0.39
6
10
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Marcel Berthold1205.85
Adam Moore271.90
Christina M. Steiner38314.93
Conor Gaffney4123.38
Declan Dagger515714.17
Dietrich Albert643063.65
Fionn Kelly720.73
Gary Donohoe8183.93
Gordon Power951.19
Owen Conlan1044763.88