THE DEPENDENCY OF A SIMULATION LANGUAGE ON A THEORY OF SYSTEMS
Abstract : Discusses the relationship of a simulation language to a theory of systems. States that in the development of digital simulation systems, more attention has been paid to language than to theory. Reports that because any programming language can be used to code a simulation model, the view has developed that more economical production of simulation models can be achieved by simply refining existing languages. States that this leads to the unfortunate result that production of specious computer programs becomes easy while the fundamental problem of producing valid simulation models remains difficult. Concludes that the language must express the subject matter of the theory; the theory must be capable of recognizing the suppositions and drawing the consequences.
This study was conducted to search for Contextual Teaching and Learning model suitable for developing English speaking skill for first-year students of undergraduate study of Teacher Training and Education Faculty of Universitas Bandar Lampung. In teaching speaking, especially for Second Language and Foreign Language Learners, it was assumed that learning speaking by using tailored instructional design model could accelerate student speaking development. The result of this study should construct a model which is suitable for developing English speaking skill in the first year of undergraduate study.