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2017 | OriginalPaper | Chapter

The Problem Distiller Tool: Supporting Teachers in Uncovering Why Their Students Have Problems Understanding Threshold Concepts

Authors : Sara Cruz, José Alberto Lencastre, Clara Coutinho, Gill Clough, Anne Adams

Published in: Computers Supported Education

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

This study explored the use of a web-based tool entitled ‘Problem Distiller’ designed to support teachers in uncovering why their students have problems understanding Threshold Concepts. Data collected involved interviews with two math teachers, invited to experiment the Problem Distiller tool and Think Aloud protocol. Content analysis was used to process and analyse the collected data. Findings show that teachers found it helpful when the information they entered through the Problem Distiller was fed back as they constructed an online diagnostic quiz. Focusing on the teachers’ understanding of why the students have problems is an effective way of tackling the barriers posed by Threshold Concepts and can be integrated with existing strategies and teaching approaches.

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Metadata
Title
The Problem Distiller Tool: Supporting Teachers in Uncovering Why Their Students Have Problems Understanding Threshold Concepts
Authors
Sara Cruz
José Alberto Lencastre
Clara Coutinho
Gill Clough
Anne Adams
Copyright Year
2017
Book
Computers Supported Education

Print ISBN: 978-3-319-63183-7

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-63184-4

Copyright Year: 2017

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-63184-4_20

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