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

Juri Valtanen, Eleni Berki, Elli Georgiadou, Stylianos Hatzipanagos, Margaret Ross, Ioannis G. Stamelos and Geoff Staples
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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

International Journal of Human Capital and Information Technology Professionals (IJHCITP), 2012, vol. 3, issue 3, 27-41

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.

Date: 2012
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