Abstract
Improving learning and thinking in school has been an objective of
the educational community for a long time. Computer applications and
especially mind tools can be helpful in reaching this objective. Control software
that operates a connected physical micro world and is used as a kind of mind
tool, delivers possibilities to develop and support learning and thinking of
pupils in school. We studied pupils’ thinking behaviour (thinking skills and
habits of mind) by analysing the progressive discourse of pupils who solved
problems using Techno-Logica control software in a hybrid micro world. We
developed a first version of an observation instrument and tested its usefulness
in exploring thinking behaviour. In this paper, we present the first results and
prospective.
the educational community for a long time. Computer applications and
especially mind tools can be helpful in reaching this objective. Control software
that operates a connected physical micro world and is used as a kind of mind
tool, delivers possibilities to develop and support learning and thinking of
pupils in school. We studied pupils’ thinking behaviour (thinking skills and
habits of mind) by analysing the progressive discourse of pupils who solved
problems using Techno-Logica control software in a hybrid micro world. We
developed a first version of an observation instrument and tested its usefulness
in exploring thinking behaviour. In this paper, we present the first results and
prospective.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 305-322 |
| Journal | International Journal of Continuing Engineering Education and Lifelong Learning (IJCEELL) |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Jun 2008 |
| Externally published | Yes |