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Features for Suitable Problems: IT Professionals’ and IT Students’ Opinions

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  • Juri Valtanen

    (University of Tampere, Finland)

  • Eleni Berki

    (University of Tampere, Finland)

  • Elli Georgiadou

    (Middlesex University, UK)

  • Stylianos Hatzipanagos

    (King’s College of Learning, London University, UK)

  • Margaret Ross

    (Southampton Solent University, UK)

  • Ioannis G. Stamelos

    (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece)

  • Geoff Staples

    (British Computer Society, UK)

Abstract

One cannot be a problem solver without deep understanding of what constitutes a problem. Failing to recognise and define problems presents obstacles in constructing and applying knowledge in problem solving. This has been the motivation for the authors to re-examine in the context of IT (Information Technology) the concept, nature and types of a problem. The most and least important features of a problem are scrutinized, considering the problem-based learning experts’ opinions and a collection of IT students’ viewpoints. The authors (i) identify and critically comment on the features of a problem that are still needed in problem-based learning, and (ii) provide insights and guidelines on the position and use of problems for IT curriculum designers and IT professionals in problem-focused higher education.

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  • Juri Valtanen & Eleni Berki & Elli Georgiadou & Stylianos Hatzipanagos & Margaret Ross & Ioannis G. Stamelos & Geoff Staples, 2012. "Features for Suitable Problems: IT Professionals’ and IT Students’ Opinions," International Journal of Human Capital and Information Technology Professionals (IJHCITP), IGI Global, vol. 3(3), pages 27-41, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:jhcitp:v:3:y:2012:i:3:p:27-41
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