Application of knowledge tools in training, based on problems’ solving: methodology and it support

Abstract

The development of information accessibility in the 21st century necessitates the production of own knowledge in the learning process, and not justthe transfer of information. The computer should be used as a universal tool for working with knowledge, which is the study of the world, information obtaining, the organization and structuring of their own knowledge and presentation to other people. The aim of the work is to develop a methodology for the use of tools for working with knowledge in problem-based learning, which will be used to form an appropriate information and educational environment. The relevance of the paper is due to the importance of problem-based learning, as well as the emergence of many tools and technologies for obtaining, structuring and transferring knowledge. Traditional education focuses on the transfer of knowledge mainly in the study area, but less attention is paid to the development of common metacognitive abilities, including problems’ solving. With problem-based learning, knowledge is acquired through interaction with the surrounding world and the development of one’s own judgments. This educational methodology has been known for a long time, but our goal is to support this process by using tools for working with knowledge at different stages of problems’ solving. The paper provides a theoretical overview of previous studies and the current state of the problem-based learning area and work with knowledge. We have studied knowledge management tools based on several classifications and selected the most suitable ones to support problem-based learning. The distribution of work tools with knowledge on the stages of the problemsolving process is proposed. We have considered the use of computer tools and options for creating an informational educational environment for implementing the proposed ideas of problem-based learning and working with knowledge. A more detailed consideration is given to the implementation of the information educational environment based on the open system of e-learning MOODLE and integration templates using public plug-ins as an example. The possibilities of using the proposed approach are demonstrated on real examples. Demonstration of the approach includes the introduction of proposals in the courses for pupils and students of the University. Approbation and preliminary results of implementation can be considered positive, but the justification of the effect from the proposed approach requires a more detailed assessment, which further studies are devoted to.

Keywords

• обучение на основе решения проблем
• инструменты знаний
• инженерия знаний
• технологии расширенного обучения
• образовательная среда