A Second-Order Adaptive Network Model for Learner-Controlled Mental Model Learning Processes

Abstract

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Modeling learner-controlled mental model learning processes by a second-order adaptive network model

“…In this paper, the network-oriented modeling approach for self-modeling adaptive networks described in [ 23 ] was applied to address these processes for mental models. A generic three-level self-modeling network architecture introduced in [ 26 ] was applied to support this. Based on this general architecture, a second-order adaptive mental network model was presented, in which the base level includes a mental model as it can be used, the second level models a first-order adaptation process for the learning process of this mental model and the third level models a second-order adaptation process that controls the focus and timing of the types of learning.…”

“…In the meantime, the self-modeling network modeling perspective [ 22 , 23 ] and the general three-level second-order adaptive network architecture introduced in [ 26 ] and also described in more detail in the current paper to model dynamics, adaptation of control for mental models, has been found to be very general and applicable for handling mental models in many other application cases where mental models are used. For example, in [ 54 ] this architecture and also the learning mechanisms contributed by [ 26 ] have been applied successfully to model how shared mental models are used in hospital teamwork. A more detailed overview of this general approach to mental models originating to a large extent in [ 26 ] and many of its applications will be presented in the forthcoming book [ 55 ].…”

“…For example, in [ 54 ] this architecture and also the learning mechanisms contributed by [ 26 ] have been applied successfully to model how shared mental models are used in hospital teamwork. A more detailed overview of this general approach to mental models originating to a large extent in [ 26 ] and many of its applications will be presented in the forthcoming book [ 55 ].…”

“…Part of this work was addressed in a preliminary form in [ 26 ]. However, the current paper extends this by more than 110%.…”

“…In the current paper, in particular, (1) the description of the computational model and its background (Sections 2 and 4) has been extended much so that now a much more detailed design description is provided and (2) also an extensive analysis of equilibria of the model is now described (Section 6) which has been conducted to obtain a more solid basis for the implemented model by verification (Section 6 on equilibrium analysis of the model in the current paper is completely new). All this was not addressed in [ 26 ].…”