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A logical and structural thinking development tool (LST) to enhance fundamental problem-solving skills of learners of information technology

dc.contributor.authorJordaan, Annelie
dc.contributor.authorJordaan, Dawid
dc.contributor.researchID10187820 - Jordaan, Dawid Benjamin
dc.date.accessioned2011-01-06T08:21:30Z
dc.date.available2011-01-06T08:21:30Z
dc.date.issued2005
dc.description.abstractThe role of information technology in modern education has increased significantly over the past two decades [14]. The opportunity to develop an interactive software system with the aim of enhancing fundamental problem-solving skills of learners enrolled for the Computer Science, Information Technology and Mathematics programs at tertiary institutions is possible with object-oriented programming techniques and multi-dimensional graphic design. The definition of fundamental problem-solving skills includes cognitive functional skills such as logical thinking, conceptualism with prior knowledge, relationship forming and objective analysis. Experiments done for this research indicate that given the right educational tools, cognitive functional skills of learners can be stimulated, developed and enhanced. This, in turn, may lead to an increase in the graduation rates of learners enrolled for the Computer Science, Information Technology and Mathematics program and ultimately contribute to the reshaping of the educational experience.en
dc.identifier.citationJordaan, A. & Jordaan, D. 2005. A logical and structural thinking development tool (LST) to enhance fundamental problem-solving skills of learners of information technology, TD: The Journal for transdisciplinary research in Southern Africa, 1(1):59-76, Dec. [http://dspace.nwu.ac.za/handle/10394/3605]en
dc.identifier.issn1817-4434
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10394/3846
dc.language.isoenen
dc.subjectEducationen
dc.subjectInteractive learningen
dc.subjectProblem solvingen
dc.subjectObjec-orientation techniquesen
dc.titleA logical and structural thinking development tool (LST) to enhance fundamental problem-solving skills of learners of information technologyen
dc.typeArticleen

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