Gersten Jonker

Simulation at the frontier of the ZPD   81 4 CONCLUSION This study demonstrated that simulation at the frontier of the ZPD evokes a significant amount of stress, impeding cognitive functioning, but also causing constructive friction that leads to a motivating experience in untrained learners. Our premises for this type of simulation are that a safe and formative learning environment is offered, the practice setting is emphasized, feedback and debriefing are provided, and the prospect of further training is present. In this way, experiencing failure turns into a successful learning experience.