Representational scaffolding in digital simulations – learning professional practices in higher education

Purpose To advance the learning of professional practices in teacher education and medical education, this conceptual paper aims to introduce idea representational scaffolding for digital simulations higher education. Design/methodology/approach This study outlines ideas core two important fields namely, facilitate future professionals’ relevant practices, using approximation practice offers multiple options selecting adjusting representations situations. Adjusting demands task by modifying match learner characteristics can be characterized as scaffolding. Building on research problem-solving scientific reasoning, article identifies leverage points employing Findings The four suggested sets scaffolds that target features situations are: informational complexity, typicality, required agency situation dynamics. Representational might implemented a strategy approximating involves media design, sequencing adaptation Originality/value outlined conceptualization systematize design contribute advancement further engage practices. necessary foundation terminology approaching related research.