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.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 305-322 |
| Number of pages | 18 |
| Journal | International journal of continuing engineering education and life-long learning |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2008 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Control software
- Habits of mind
- Hybrid microworlds
- ICT
- Mind tools
- Lego mindstorms
- Technologica
- Techno-logica
- Technology
- Thinking skills
- Information technology
- Communications
- Learning
- Education