The Netlogo-Based Dynamic Model for the Teaching

Abstract

This paper is to understand the dynamics of teaching behaviors based on complex adaptive system theory and methods of modeling. Due to the complexity and indetermination of complex systems, it is difficult to study the complex systems with the traditional reductive theory. The agent-based computer simulation is approved in the paper. Because classical interactions only among pre-set behavioral models may limit the capability to explore all possible evolution patterns, to tackle this issue, we introduce participating method to the MAS model, propose participator MAS(P-MAS)modeling method. In order to support this new approach, we introduce the concept and framework of artificial classroom (AC) for the first time by employing artificial societies. By adopting the bottom-up modeling technique and MAS model, the innovative dynamic model of AC is built. We have given a system structure of AC, design and implement an AC based on TCP/IP. The AC is currently being developed in NetLogo/HubNet. It provides a good tool to study classroom behaviors.