Deep Learning towards Expertise Development in a Visualization-Based Learning Environment
ARTICLE
Bei Yuan, Minhong Wang, Andre W. Kushniruk, Jun Peng
Journal of Educational Technology & Society Volume 20, Number 4, ISSN 1176-3647 e-ISSN 1176-3647
Abstract
With limited problem-solving capability and practical experience, novices have difficulties developing expert-like performance. It is important to make the complex problem-solving process visible to learners and provide them with necessary help throughout the process. This study explores the design and effects of a model-based learning approach implemented in a web-based learning environment that not only allows learners to capture and reflect on their problem-solving process in visual formats but also helps them to identify the gap between their performance and that of the expert for effective reflection and improvement. The proposed approach attempts to utilize expert knowledge to transform open-ended problem-solving experience into a systematic and deliberate effort towards expertise development. Twenty-five medical students participated in the study by using the proposed learning environment to complete a number of diagnostic problem-solving tasks. The results show that the approach positively affects students' achievements in subject knowledge, problem-solving performance, and perceptions and motivation for learning in the proposed learning environment.
Citation
Yuan, B., Wang, M., Kushniruk, A.W. & Peng, J. (2017). Deep Learning towards Expertise Development in a Visualization-Based Learning Environment. Journal of Educational Technology & Society, 20(4), 233-246. Retrieved March 28, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/190864/.
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Keywords
- Achievement Gains
- Clinical Diagnosis
- electronic learning
- Expertise
- Learning Motivation
- medical students
- Outcomes of Education
- Pretests Posttests
- problem solving
- Questionnaires
- Scaffolding (Teaching Technique)
- Semi Structured Interviews
- Skill Development
- teaching methods
- Visualization
- Web Based Instruction