Original scientific paper

The Application of Logical Tools in Project-Based Classrooms

Marija Jakovljević ; Department of Economics University of Zadar

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the application of logical tools such as inference trees and columnar data flow diagrams in the information system (IS) analysis and design context. Seventeen students at an institution of higher education were observed during the design and analysis of information systems and their experiences were evaluated through a focus group interview, observations and documents analysis. This research was based on a qualitative, action research approach (Yin 1994; Merriam 1998). The most important findings were: the columnar method empowers students’ motivational and cognitive skills enhancing their vision and system design skills; inference trees improve detection and correction of reasoning errors overcoming students’ limited information processing capacity.

Keywords

columnar data flow diagram; inference tree; complex arguments; reasoning errors; instructional program

Hrčak ID:

75176

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/75176

Publication date:

22.12.2011.

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