Intelligent tutoring systems have forgotten the tutor: adding a cognitive model of human tutors

Abstract

I propose that a more effective intelligent tutoring system (ITS) for the domain of algebra symbolization can be made by building a cognitive model of human tutors and incorporating that model into an ITS. Specifically, I will collect protocols of humans engaged in tutoring and use these to build a model of Socratic dialogue for this domain. I will then test whether the ITS is more effective with such dialogue capabilities.