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Chapter 12
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-7709-6.ch012
ABSTRACT
In this chapter, the authors present a methodology for developing a model-tracing cognitive tutor. The
methodology is based on Bayesian probabilistic networks for generating pedagogical interventions. The
presented probabilistic model increases fdelity assessment due to its ability of independently diagnos-
ing the degree of mastery for every knowledge component involved in students’ actions; fdelity assess-
ment in education is the ability to represent students’ cognitive states as close as possible for analysis
and evaluation. The cognitive tutor was developed to promote a self-regulated learning approach with
an open learner model. The open learner model let students change the learning fow by changing the
assigned tasks. The authors explain in detail the structural construction and employed algorithms for
developing a model-tracing cognitive tutor in the domain of fault-tolerant systems. Preliminary results
and future work are also discussed to assess efectiveness of the proposed approach and its implication
in actual educational programs.
INTRODUCTION
In this chapter, we discuss several concepts and their implementation for developing a Model-tracing
cognitive tutor (MTCT). An Open learner model (OLM) is featured to support student self-assessment
for promoting development of “help-seeking” meta-cognitive skills. This is based on the hypothesis about
Information Technologies
for Learning Principles of
Fault-Tolerant Systems
Juan Pablo Martínez Bastida
National Aerospace University – Kharkiv Aviation Institute, Ukraine
Olena Havrylenko
National Aerospace University – Kharkiv Aviation Institute, Ukraine
Andrey Chukhray
National Aerospace University – Kharkiv Aviation Institute, Ukraine