An Analogy-Based Computer Tutor for Remediating Physics Misconceptions
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چکیده
We describe a computer tutor designed to help students understand physics concepts. The tutor uses a teaching strategy called "bridging analogies" that previous research has demonstrated to be successful in one-on-one tutoring. The strategy is designed to remedy misconceptions by appealing to existing correct intuitions, and extending these intuitions by encouraging analogical thinking. Students were videotaped while using the program and were encouraged to think aloud. The strategy was successful in changing beliefs for some students. We outline suggestions for improving the tutor using artificial intelligence technoloSY.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Interactive Learning Environments
دوره 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1990