Personalised correction, feedback and guidance in an automated tutoring system for skills training. (28th July 2008)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kenny, Claire; Pahl, Claus
• Is Part Of: International journal of knowledge and learning. Volume 4:Number 1(2008)
• Page Start: 75
• Page End: 92
• Publication Date: 2008-07-28
• Subjects: automated tutoring -- correction -- personalisation -- feedback -- personalised guidance -- skills training -- database programming -- personalised assessment -- error classification -- student input -- online tutoring; Knowledge and learning -- Periodicals; Knowledge management -- Periodicals; 306.4205
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1741-1009

Abstract

In addition to knowledge, in various domains skills are equally important. Active learning and training are effective forms of education. We present an automated skills training system for a database programming environment that promotes procedural knowledge acquisition and skills training. The system provides support features such as correction of solutions, feedback and personalised guidance, similar to interactions with a human tutor. Specifically, we address synchronous feedback and guidance based on personalised assessment. Each of these features is automated and includes a level of personalisation and adaptation. At the core of the system is a pattern-based error classification and correction component that analyses student input.