Based on Ian Glover's blog "simulation is a very general and flexible teaching approach that can be used in most disciplines, but this means that how it is implemented will vary greatly. The key to simulation is that it is a dynamic rather than fixed experience, with the scenario changing realistically according to the actions of the participants and the participants adapting as a result of changes to the scenario – in a sense, a simulation is a mechanism for learners to obtain real-time feedback on their actions."

It can be used for students to develop certain skills but considering their safety. As you may observe, this approach is widely used in the medical studies and also in several courses about Maritime.

 source: https://blogs.shu.ac.uk/shutel/2014/07/23/simulation-an-approach-to-teaching-and-learning/?doing_wp_cron=1621912108.1983089447021484375000