The challenge of knowledge nation : a puzzles approach to teaching knowledge based systems

Kevin J. Austin, Rupert Tipples

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    Abstract

    ![CDATA[The blueprint of the Knowledge Nation expounded by Australia's political leaders need to be grounded in the ability of our educators and the teaching institutions to impart more than mere facts and figures. The employment sector is demanding graduates that are team orientated with good communication foundations, the ability to be collaborative learners with skills and techniques that will facilitate problem solving. The challenge for educators is to review the way in which we impart information. This is the paradigm shift in our approach to teaching: the traditional method makes a presumption that the student has little to contribute to the learning process. Instructions become directives as information is delivered in a continual stream of facts and figures; communication is unidirectional with limited interactive learning. This paper reports a pilot study on how puzzles were used as interactive learning tools for developing students problem solving and lateral thinking skills. The use of puzzles for teaching knowledge-based systems is described and the results of the questionnaire are discussed. The results indicated that students perceived a change in the dynamics of their learning as a result of the change in the lecturing technique. Whether the learning as a result of the change in the lecturing technique. Whether the change is sustainable or just of novely value will require further research.]]
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of the Second International Employment Relations Association Teaching, Learning and Research Symposium, 29-31 January 2003, Hotel Grand Chancellor, Christchurch, New Zealand
    PublisherInternational Employment Relations Association
    Number of pages6
    ISBN (Print)0975013157
    Publication statusPublished - 2004
    EventInternational Employment Relations Association. Teaching, Learning and Research Symposium -
    Duration: 1 Jan 2004 → …

    Conference

    ConferenceInternational Employment Relations Association. Teaching, Learning and Research Symposium
    Period1/01/04 → …

    Keywords

    • knowledge and learning
    • educators
    • communication
    • teaching
    • puzzles
    • interactive learning

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