JPH08101633A - Diagnostic control method for CAI device - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Object] The present invention relates to a diagnostic processing method in a CAI device, and it is possible to appropriately deal with a situation in which the understanding cannot be improved even after repeated learning, and to improve the understanding of the learner. The purpose is to be able to proceed with learning according to individuality and aptitude. [Structure] A counting unit is provided which adds data of a preset upper limit number of learning to each learning data of learning items and counts each time learning contents are presented. When the input from the learner is evaluated for the presented learning content and the comprehension level does not reach a certain value, the count value of the counting section is compared with the upper limit number of times and the number of times determination section, and an output indicating that it is more than the upper limit number of times By doing so, the exception processing unit is activated, and a message excluding the instruction for repeating the learning is presented to the learner.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

The present invention relates to a CAI (Computer Aided)
Instruction) The diagnostic control method in the device.

[0002] In recent years, CAI devices utilizing computer processing techniques have come to be widely used for various kinds of education and learning. On the other hand, in the CAI device, the degree of understanding of learning is different for each individual, but generally, the teaching materials of the same content are presented in the same order regardless of the individuality and suitability of each learner, so that a sufficient effect cannot be obtained. . In addition, some learners may not be able to improve the comprehension level even if they learn the teaching material for each learning item provided by the CAI device many times. It is rare.

[0003]

2. Description of the Related Art A computer diagnostic type learning device (CAI
The device represents each learning item (the concept to be learned,
For example, "English grammar", "imperative sentences" that make up English grammar,
Teaching items corresponding to "hypothesis sentence", "word", and "alphabet" are also learning items. These instruction items are means for teaching learning items, and represent various teaching materials such as "commentary" and "problem" for teaching individual learning items.

In the conventional CAI device, when the learning material data of the selected learning item is displayed on the display device, the learner learns, and when the learner inputs an answer to the question presentation, the learning result. Is used.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram of a conventional example, and FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a processing flow of the conventional example. FIG. 8 shows a block configuration of a conventional CAI device. In the CAI device 70, a learning diagnosis processor 71 for selecting learning contents, diagnosing the degree of understanding, and processing of learning progress, and each learning item to be taught. Diagnostic program 72 for instructing the order of learning (procedure) for each instruction item, learning data 73 including data for each learning content and diagnosis evaluation, MMI (Man Machine Interface) 74, display device 75 such as a display , And an input device 76 such as a keyboard.

In the learning data 73, explanations, questions, screen images of questions and answers, and data for diagnostic evaluation are prepared for each teaching item about learning items, and explanations (explanation) of each learning are made.
Is displayed on the screen of the display device 75, and when a question related to the learned content is displayed, the learner inputs an answer (number or character string of choice) from the input device 76.

A conventional learning diagnosis processing flow will be described with reference to FIG. This processing operation is performed by the learning diagnosis processor 7 of FIG.
1 is executed by the diagnostic program 72 whose learning progress is fixed.

Explanations and problems are taken out from the learning data 73 of the teaching item corresponding to the learning item and displayed to the learner (S1 in FIG. 9). The understanding level of the learning item is judged by identifying whether the learner's answer to the problem is correct (S2), and the understanding level of the current learning item is updated with the judgment result (S3). Next, referring to the degree of understanding up to the present, it is judged whether or not all learning items have reached the final goal (at the same step S4), and if it is judged that they have reached the final goal, the learning is ended (at the same step S7). The learning item is selected based on the degree and the final goal (at step S5). Next, a guidance item is selected based on the final goals of the learning item and the guidance item (at the same step S6), and its explanation and problem are displayed (at the same step S1). Even if an instruction item is selected at this time, multiple items are prepared according to the level etc. of the instruction item, and it is worth giving instruction based on the degree of understanding of the learning item and the instruction goal. Instruction items (teaching materials) are selected.

If it is determined in S4 that the degree of comprehension of the learning item does not increase, the same learning item may be selected when selecting the learning item in S5, and the same item may be selected many times.

[0010]

DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION Problems to be Solved by the Invention
The device diagnostic control system had the following problems.

Although the learner has learned the same item multiple times, the learner may not be able to understand due to lack of effort, lack of teaching materials, or other reasons. Conventionally, however, even in such a case, Furthermore, the method of learning the same item was taken. However, in such a case, learning the same item many times or learning an unknown item again leads to the appearance of the same problem and tiredness of the learner, which is a characteristic of the diagnostic learning device. If the result does not improve even after repeated learning, the learner may decide that it is incomprehensible and give up learning, which hinders effective learning. There was a problem that there is a possibility.

According to the above-mentioned conventional method, anyone can uniformly proceed with the same content in the same order, and since it is irrelevant to the progress of the learner's understanding, it is impossible to match the individuality and aptitude of the learner. However, some learners often feel that the process is too early or too late, and the learning effect may not be improved because it does not match the suitability of each learner.

The present invention can appropriately cope with a situation in which the understanding does not improve even after repeated learning.
A first object of the present invention is to provide a diagnostic control system for an I-device, and an object thereof is to provide a diagnostic control system for a CAI device capable of advancing learning in accordance with the individuality and aptitude of the learner's understanding. And

[0014]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the first principle of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the second principle of the present invention. FIG. 1 shows the principle configuration for realizing the first object of the present invention. In the figure, 1 is a CAI device, 2 is a learning diagnosis processing unit, 3 is a plurality of learning data (screen data, answer data, etc.) 3a is stored. Learned learning data storage unit, 3a is one learning data, 3b
Is the maximum number of times set for learning or teaching items,
Reference numeral 3c is exception data that is output and displayed to the learner during exception processing, 4 is a display device such as a display, and 5 is an input device such as a keyboard and a mouse. In the learning diagnosis processing unit 2, 2a is a learning content presentation unit, 2b is a counting unit, and 2c.
Is an understanding degree determination unit, 2d is a number determination unit, and 2e is an exception processing unit which operates when the number of times exceeds the upper limit number.

FIG. 2 shows a principle configuration for realizing the second object of the present invention. In the figure, 10 is a CAI device, 11 is a learning diagnosis processing unit, and 12 is learning data in which a plurality of learning data 12a are stored. A storage unit, 13 is a diagnostic data storage unit configured with learning contents, comprehension level, learning progress, etc.
The display device 15 is the same as the display device 15, and the input device 15 is the same as the device 5 in FIG. Further, in the learning diagnosis processing unit 11, 11a is a learning content presenting unit, 11b is an understanding degree determining unit, 11c is a learning progress determining unit, 11d is a progress corresponding item selecting unit, and 11e is a goal achievement determining unit.

In the first configuration of the present invention, when the learner cannot reach the goal of learning comprehension, learning is repeatedly performed, and when the number of repetitions reaches a predetermined number, exception processing is executed. The second configuration stops the repetition and presents other means. The second configuration identifies the learner's individuality based on the learner's comprehension and learning progress, and advances optimal learning suited to the individuality.

[0017]

In FIG. 1, the learning content presentation unit 2a of the learning diagnosis processing unit 1 of the CAI device 1 retrieves the learning data 3a corresponding to the instruction item selected by the instruction from the input device 5 from the learning data storage unit 3. Is presented to the display device 4, and the counting unit 2b is driven together with this presentation to update (+1) the count value of the number of learning times. When the answer to the displayed question is input from the input device 5, the understanding level determination unit 2
It is determined by c whether the comprehension level is equal to or higher than a certain level. If the level reaches a certain level, the next learning is performed. If the level does not reach the certain level, the frequency determination unit 2d is driven. The number of times determining unit 2d takes out the upper limit number of times 3b in the learning data storage unit 3 and determines whether the count value of the counting unit 2b has reached the value of the upper limit number of times 3b. If the upper limit number is not reached, re-learning is started, but if the upper limit number is reached, the exception processing unit 2e is driven.
The exception processing unit 2e is the exception data 3 in the learning data storage unit 3.
The message set in c is output to the display device 4.
This message is a content that encourages the learner and indicates other alternative learning means. The upper limit number of times 3b and the exception data 3c are set corresponding to each learning content, but can be set and used as data common to each learning.

In FIG. 2, the learning content presentation unit 11 a of the learning diagnosis processing unit 11 of the CAI device 10 selects the learning data 12 a corresponding to the learning item instructed from the input device 15 and displays it on the display device 14. When the answer to the displayed question is input from the input device 15, the understanding level determination unit 11b
The degree of understanding is determined by. The diagnostic data storage unit 13 together with the comprehension level at this time and accompanying information such as elapsed time and difficulty level.
Stored in. When the degree of comprehension and the accompanying information regarding the learning content of a plurality of items are obtained, the learning progress determination unit 11c determines the learning progress (learning speed) of the learner. The determined learning progress is stored in the diagnostic data storage unit 13.
Next, the progress corresponding item selection unit 11d predicts the next comprehensible learning (teaching) item using the obtained learning progress and selects the item.

By performing the diagnosis processing in this manner, the learning progressing method that matches the characteristics of the learner's understanding progressing is selected. For example, if the degree of difficulty (or time) of the learning item is on the horizontal axis and the degree of comprehension is on the vertical axis, it initially rises at a gradual angle (gradual progress) over time, but the angle increases in the middle and the understanding increases. There are various patterns, such as when the speed of understanding is faster, or when the understanding progresses faster at first but the angle becomes gradual and takes time (the rate of increase in understanding decreases) from the middle.

Further, although the configuration of FIG. 2 is changed and the learning progress judgment unit 11c judges the learning progress, the learning instructor or the learner himself inputs the learning progress and the diagnostic data storage unit 13 is provided. And the progress corresponding item selection section 1
1d can be operated so as to change the speed at which learning progresses based on the learning progress thus set and the understanding level from the understanding level determination unit 11b up to that point to select an item.

[0021]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIG. 3 is a structural example of a CAI device in which the present invention is implemented. FIG. 4 is a processing flow of the first embodiment, and FIG. 5 is a processing flow of the second embodiment.

In FIG. 3, 20 is a CAI device, 21 is a learning / diagnosis processor, 22 is an MMI unit (man machine machine).
Interface), 23 is a diagnostic instruction program including parameters, 24 is a learning data storage unit, 24-0 to 24-
n represents learning data of each of the plurality of instruction items provided corresponding to the plurality of learning items. 25 is a diagnostic data storage unit, 2
6 is a display device such as a display, and 27 is an input device such as a keyboard and a mouse.

The learning diagnosis processor 21 receives the diagnosis instruction program 23, the diagnosis data in the diagnosis data storage 25, and the instruction from the input device 27 to select a learning item (teaching item). When learning data corresponding to the instruction item is taken out and presented, and an answer corresponding to the question is input from the input device 27, it is determined whether the answer is correct or incorrect,
Determine the level of comprehension.

The processing flow of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 4 executes learning diagnosis processing corresponding to the principle configuration shown in FIG.
In this case, in the configuration shown in FIG. 3, the upper limit number of learning times (3b in FIG. 1) and exception data (3c in FIG. 1) are stored for each learning data in the learning data storage unit 24. However, the learning data may be commonly stored.

The instruction items such as explanations / problems based on the learning items are presented to the learner (S1 in FIG. 4), and subsequently, the count value of the number of learning times (provided in the memory area of the learning diagnosis processor) is incremented by 1 ( Same S2). After that, the understanding level of the learning item is judged based on the input from the learner for the presented explanation and the instruction item of the problem (at step S3). The determination result is stored in the diagnostic data storage unit 25.

Next, it is judged whether or not the determined degree of understanding of the learner has reached a certain value (target value) or more (at step S3), and if so, an understanding of the learning item based on the determined degree of understanding. The degree is updated, then all learning items are searched by using the degree of understanding and the final target value, and the learning item that is worth teaching is selected, and the teaching item that teaches the selected learning item is selected and the teaching item is selected. (S5). If the understanding level does not reach a certain value, it is determined whether the count value updated (+1) in S2 is equal to or more than the upper limit number (S6). If the upper limit number is not reached, re-learning is started for the same item according to the determined understanding level, and learning is started (at step S7). In this case, the processing from S1 onward is executed.

When the upper limit number is reached, the comprehension level of the corresponding learning item is updated based on the comprehension level of the teaching item determined in S2 (S8), and exception processing is executed (S).
9). In this case, the learner is notified that the maximum number of times has been reached, and the content of the exception data set in each learning data is displayed on the display device.

In the exception processing, examples of data output from the exception data to the display device will be shown below. Example of message output Encouraging message: “Please do your best to learn” Message of reproach: “Please study firmly” Example of presenting alternative learning methods “Please read the XX book about the item of ○○” “Please ask other people to study about ○○ items and learn.” “Ask your instructor about ○○ items.” Improve your understanding so that you can proceed to the next learning.

The degree of comprehension is increased by answering unconditionally or a simple question, and the learning is returned to the diagnostic type learning to proceed to the next stage. Shows the stumbling learning item.

"Insufficient understanding of learning items of ΔΔ" Next, the processing flow of the second embodiment shown in FIG. 5 will be described. This processing flow executes the learning diagnosis processing corresponding to the second principle configuration shown in FIG. In this case, in the configuration shown in FIG. 3, the diagnostic data storage unit 25 stores, in addition to the comprehension degree obtained by the determination, accompanying information such as the passage of time, the number of instruction items used, and the difficulty level of the instruction items. The determined learning progress is also stored.

First, an instruction item based on the learning item is presented to the learner (S1 in FIG. 5). The degree of understanding of the learner is judged based on the input from the learner for the instruction item (at step S2).
Next, the determined degree of understanding of the learner is stored in the diagnostic data storage unit 25 together with the accompanying information as described above (S3). Next, the learning progress of the learner is obtained based on the stored understanding level and accompanying information (S4). Next, based on the learner's degree of understanding of the current learning item and the learning progress obtained in S4, the learning item predicted to be next understood by the learner is selected (S5). After that, for each learning item, it is judged whether the degree of understanding of the learning item has reached each target value (S.
6) If not reached, S for each learning item above
The processing of 1 or less is repeated.

According to the second embodiment, since the learning progressing method is changed in accordance with the learning progress including the individual learner's comprehension degree, the learning method is close to the teaching method for the students by the teacher and has a unique individuality. .

FIG. 6 is another example of the configuration of the CAI device in which the present invention is implemented, and FIG. 7 is a processing flow of the third embodiment.
In FIG. 6, 30 to 32 and 35 to 38 are 2 in FIG.
Corresponding to each of 0 to 22 and 24 to 27, 30 is CA
I device, 31 is a learning diagnosis processor, 32 is an MMI (Man Machine Interface), 33 is a normal diagnosis instruction program including parameters, 35 is a learning data storage unit, 35-0 to 35-n are a plurality of learning items Represents learning data of each of a plurality of instruction items provided corresponding to. 36 is a diagnostic data storage unit, 37 is a display device such as a display,
Reference numeral 38 is an input device such as a keyboard and a mouse.

Reference numeral 34 in FIG. 6 is a component not included in FIG. 3, and a plurality of mutually different diagnostic instruction programs (including parameters) selected according to an operation input designating the progress of learning (procedure). ) 34-0 to 34-n are selection target programs stored.

The processing flow executed in the configuration of FIG. 6 will be described with reference to FIG. At the start of learning or in the middle of learning, the way of learning is specified by a specific operation from the input device 38 (S1 in FIG. 7). This designation is made by the learner himself or the instructor. When the learning diagnosis processor 31 receives the instruction indicating the progress of the designated learning, the learning diagnosis processor 31 performs the diagnostic control by the normal diagnostic instruction program 33 until then, and has the learning progress speed corresponding to the instruction. One diagnostic instruction program (one of 34-0 to 34-n) is selected and changed so as to receive its control (FIG. 7).
S2). Next, based on the selected diagnostic instruction program, the progress of the learner's understanding is predicted based on the change in the learner's degree of comprehension up to that point, and the speed of learning progress is automatically changed (S3). ).

According to FIGS. 6 and 7, the learner or the instructor can specify the proceeding method suitable for the learner before the start or during the learning, so that the learning method is adapted to the individuality of the learner. Can proceed.

[0037]

According to the first configuration of the present invention, when the same problem is learned many times, the effect does not improve, or when the user stumbles, the item causing the problem is presented, By presenting such means, it is possible to eliminate unnecessary repetition for the learner and realize effective learning.

Further, according to the second configuration of the present invention, since the progress of each learner can be judged and the learning can be advanced, it is possible to advance the optimal learning in accordance with the individuality and aptitude of the learner. . Moreover, when the instructor or the learner specifies the way of proceeding, the learning can be advanced according to the individuality recognized by the teacher or the learner, and the learning effect can be improved.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a first principle configuration diagram of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a second principle configuration diagram of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a configuration example of a CAI device in which the present invention is implemented.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a processing flow of the first embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a processing flow of the second embodiment.

FIG. 6 is another configuration example of the CAI device in which the present invention is implemented.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a processing flow of a third embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a configuration diagram of a conventional example.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a processing flow of a conventional example.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 CAI device 2 Learning diagnosis processing unit 2a Learning content presentation unit 2b Counting unit 2c Understanding degree determination unit 2d Number of times determination unit 2e Exception processing unit 3 Learning data storage unit 3a Learning data 3b Upper limit number of times 3c Exception data 4 Display device 5 Input device

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A diagnostic control system for a CAI device, comprising:
Data of the upper limit number of times of learning set in advance is added to each learning data of the AI device, and a counting unit that counts each time the learning content is presented, and an input from the learner with respect to the presented learning content is evaluated. If the understanding level does not reach a certain value, a count determination unit that compares the count value of the count unit with the upper limit number of times, and an exception process by an output indicating that the count value is equal to or greater than the upper limit number of times A diagnostic control method in a CAI device, comprising: 2. The exception processing unit according to claim 1,
A diagnostic control method in a CAI device, which outputs a message such as presentation of other alternative learning means to a learner from exception data set in advance for learning data when activated. 3. A diagnostic control method for a CAI device, comprising: an understanding level determination unit that evaluates an input from a learner with respect to presentation of learning content and determines whether the understanding level reaches a certain value; A diagnostic data storage unit that stores a determination result and incidental information such as elapsed time and difficulty, and a progress of a learner's understanding based on a plurality of diagnostic data stored in the diagnostic data storage unit. A CAI device comprising: a learning progress determination unit that determines a learning progress; and a progress corresponding item selection unit that predicts and selects a learning item that the learner can understand based on the determined learning progress. Diagnostic control method in. 4. The learning progress according to claim 3, wherein a learner or a learning instructor sets the learning progress by operating an input device, and the progress corresponding item selection unit selects a learning item based on the input learning progress. A diagnostic control method in a CAI device characterized by: