Simulation is an educational strategy where elements of the real world are integrated to achieve specific goals relating to learning or evaluation (Arthur, Kable & Levett-Jones, 2010). The aim of simulation is to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and the practical application of the knowledge (Eyikara & Bakara, 2017). In healthcare education, simulation allows for aspects of clinical practice to be reproduced in an authentic way (Jeffries, 2007). It is important to understand that simulation is a teaching strategy and is not simply the utilisation of technology in the learning environment. This chapter will present an overview of simulation, including fidelity, modalities, standards, guidelines and frameworks for simulation, phases of simulation, challenges and general tips.

Item Type:	Research Book Chapter
Keywords:	nursing study and teaching education, simulated environment, teaching method
Research Division:	Education
Research Group:	Curriculum and pedagogy
Research Field:	Medicine, nursing and health curriculum and pedagogy
Objective Division:	Health
Objective Group:	Provision of health and support services
Objective Field:	Nursing
UTAS Author:	Reid-Searl, K (Professor Kerry Reid-Searl)
ID Code:	154123
Year Published:	2020
Deposited By:	Nursing
Deposited On:	2022-11-01
Last Modified:	2022-12-05
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