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Fuzzy Soft Skills Assessment through Active Learning Sessions
André Seixas de Novais1, José Alexandre Matelli2, Messias Borges Silva3
1Federal Institute of Rio de Janeiro, Department of Teaching, Antonio Barreiros St., 212, Nossa Senhora das Graças, Volta Redonda, zipcode 27213-100 Rio de Janeiro Brazil.
International Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Education
|June 26, 2023
Summary
This study introduces a Fuzzy Expert System to assess students' Soft Skills during Active Learning. This system aids educators in evaluating subjective behavioral components, enhancing educational assessment strategies.
Area of Science:
- Educational Technology
- Artificial Intelligence in Education
- Psychology of Learning
Background:
- Higher education institutions face challenges in evaluating subjective student attributes like Soft Skills.
- Active Learning methodologies emphasize student engagement but require effective assessment tools.
- Fuzzy Logic offers a framework for handling imprecise and subjective data, suitable for behavioral assessment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and present a Fuzzy Expert System, incorporating psychologist expertise, for assessing Soft Skills acquisition in students during Active Learning sessions.
- To address the difficulties faced by educators and institutions in quantifying and evaluating students' Soft Skills.
- To provide a novel tool for educational assessment that integrates subjective and behavioral components.
Main Methods:
- Exploratory applied research with a mixed-methods approach (qualitative and quantitative).
- Methodological triangulation involving bibliographic analysis, case study, and expert system modeling.
- Development and implementation of the 'Fuzzy Soft Skills Assessment' expert system.
Main Results:
- The Fuzzy Soft Skills Assessment system was successfully modeled and implemented.
- The system demonstrates potential for assisting in the evaluation of students' Soft Skills during Active Learning.
- The research provides a framework for integrating Fuzzy Logic into educational assessment.
Conclusions:
- The developed Fuzzy Expert System offers a viable solution for assessing Soft Skills in Active Learning environments.
- This approach can help overcome the limitations of traditional assessment methods for subjective and behavioral skills.
- Further research and application of the Fuzzy Soft Skills Assessment system are recommended for broader validation.
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