Etym. simulated (adj.) 1620s, “feigned,” past participle adjective from simulate (v.). Meaning “imitative for purposes of experiment or training” is from 1966; commercial jargon, “artificial, imitation” by 1942.
Etym. learning (n.) Old English leornung “learning, study,” from leornian. Learning curve attested by 1907.
Etym. experience (v.) 1530s, “to test, try, learn by practical trial or proof;” (n.). Sense of “feel, undergo” first recorded 1580s. Related: Experienced; experiences; experiencing.
Etym. experience (n.) late 14c., “observation as the source of knowledge; actual observation; an event which has affected one,” from Old French esperience “experiment, proof, experience” (13c.), from Latin experientia “a trial, proof, experiment; knowledge gained by repeated trials;” Meaning “state of having done something and gotten handy at it” is from late 15c.
Definition
An array of structured activities that represent actual or potential situations in education and practice. These activities allow participants to develop or enhance their knowledge, skills, and attitudes, or to analyze and respond to realistic situations in a simulated environment. (Pilcher, Goodall, Jensen, et al., 2012).
See also: CLINICAL SCENARIO, SIMULATION ACTIVITY