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Cognitive development and qualitative modelling
Author(s) -
Ogborn J.
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
journal of computer assisted learning
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.583
H-Index - 93
eISSN - 1365-2729
pISSN - 0266-4909
DOI - 10.1046/j.1365-2729.1998.144069.x
Subject(s) - qualitative reasoning , cognition , computer science , logical reasoning , qualitative research , cognitive science , model based reasoning , cognitive development , management science , mathematics education , artificial intelligence , knowledge management , psychology , knowledge representation and reasoning , sociology , engineering , social science , neuroscience
This paper argues that in order to encourage the learning of high level cognitive skills through the use of computers, it is necessary to use systems which are adapted to forms of natural human reasoning. This is specifically the case in using modelling programs. Two kinds of such reasoning are identified, both qualitative: reasoning using imagined objects and events, and semi‐quantitative reasoning. Modelling systems which support each form are described. Some results of research with them are outlined.