ISSN 0439-755X
CN 11-1911/B

›› 2000, Vol. 32 ›› Issue (01): 75-81.

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COMPARISON OF DIFFERENT COMPUTER APPLICATION MODES IN INSTRUCTION OF PRIMARY SCHOOL GEOMETRY

Li Min(Graduate School of Education, Stanford University)Chen Qi(Department of Psychology, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875)   

  • Published:2000-03-25 Online:2000-03-25

Abstract: There are two instructional modes when computer is applied to education, Tool mode and Tutormode. This paper reviewed issues of theoretical and empirical researches on these two fields, andproposed a cooperative tool mode with Windows PBrush. A one-week instruction in geometric reasoningwas conducted and its effect on geometric knowledge and reasoning ability was investigated by pre-posttest experiment. Attitude and motivation of students and teachers were investigated with surveys andinterviews. it also analyzed learning process of students with work analysis method. The result showedthat:Cooperative tool mode instruction brought on significant outcomes in reasoning ability, geometricknowledge, and study motivation than cooperative CAI; proper instructional methods can promoteinstruction effects, feature and quantity of information representation can affect the learner's cognitiveconstruction.

Key words: Tool mode, CAI, instructional effects, representation, Cooperative learning