Abstract
New methodologies in science (also mathemat- ics) learning process and scientific thinking in the classroom activity of engineer students with ICT (information and communication technology, including also graphic calculator) are presented: visual modelling with ICT, action research with graphic calculator, insight in classroom, com- munications and reflection of integrative ac- tions. How can we show our students the beauty of science (and mathematics) with ICT and the way scientists think and try to find the truth? Is it possible to create the motivation in science learning for students using ICT or graphic cal- culator? How can we organize the engineer training on such professional activity in class- room? In this paper we try to answer the ques- tions using methodology of visual modelling and technology of resource lessons in high en- gineering school.
Highlights
In education process for future engineer in science we remark the lot of opportunities for developing of “scientific thinking” and special engineering skills using information and communication technologies (ICT)
The analysis of these results made us feel confident that the hypothesis concerning the opportunity to increase motivation in learning of science by incorporating into science lessons of suitable mathematics material is consistent and logical
It can be achieved by means of development of “resource lessons” and activization of cognitive activity of engineering students by visual modeling and group work activity
Summary
In education process for future engineer in science (including mathematics) we remark the lot of opportunities for developing of “scientific thinking” and special engineering skills using information and communication technologies (ICT). Application of the CМS for solution of scientific and mathematical problems by students will promote growth of motivation in scientific research as well as in professsional development of the future engineer on condition that: The practice of visual modeling is included into educational activity during integration of science and information knowledge; Students construct models while solving scientific and mathematical problems with application of the CМS, which record mathematical optimum procedure mathematical and information actions; Students manifest creative activity while learning to use the CМS (a variation of data and analysis of results, formation of hypotheses and their testing, inter-conversion of the sign systems); Communicative opportunities for groups dialogue of students during their educational activity is enlarged by means of information environments (Media, Internet, conferences and so on). Tasks: (scientific, didactic, information, methodologycal, professional): Study functional possibilities and analyze the basic CМS and Graphic calculator, create the models for modes of work in the information environment; Reveal didactic conditions and develop a technique of visual modeling using the CМS (the graphic calculator) during teaching of science and mathematics and solving of scientific problems; Develop a laboratory workshop aimed at solving of science and mathematical problems using the CМS (the graphic calculator) and the methods of its conducting for students on resource lessons; Design interactive volume of information by groups of students on the basis of authoring software products and the results of the CМS (graphic calculator) research; Visualize the procedure of science and information actions on the basis of improvement of students’ computing and logic culture
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