Contextual and Strategic Knowledge in the Acquisition of Design Expertise.

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Title: Contextual and Strategic Knowledge in the Acquisition of Design Expertise.
Language: English
Authors: Etelapelto, Anneli
Source: Learning and Instruction. Apr 2000 10(2):113-136.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 24
Publication Date: 2000
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Design, Foreign Countries, Learning, Systems Analysts
Geographic Terms: Finland
ISSN: 0959-4752
Abstract: Examined the acquisition of expertise in designing and developing information systems by comparing 40 Finnish professional systems analysts with 33 novices at the beginning and end of a 7-month course. Results show a primary focus by novices on domain-specific strategic knowledge and more awareness of clients' contextual constraints by experts. (SLD)
Entry Date: 2000
Accession Number: EJ605945
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Examined the acquisition of expertise in designing and developing information systems by comparing 40 Finnish professional systems analysts with 33 novices at the beginning and end of a 7-month course. Results show a primary focus by novices on domain-specific strategic knowledge and more awareness of clients' contextual constraints by experts. (SLD)
ISSN:0959-4752