Logical Problems as a Means of Developing Cognitive Universal Learning Actions

Abstract

The development of universal learning actions [universal’nye uchebnye deystviya] in logic is one of the most important tasks of education. This article explores logical problems as an effective tool for developing logical thinking and the underlying universal learning actions. We outline the basic principles of learning to solve logical problems. In particular, learning how to solve logical problems should consist of more than just learning a sequence of solution steps (an algorithm). It should primarily consist of learning logical principles, logical literacy, and the ability to express one’s thoughts as well as to analyze and present information. In the article, we consider the traditional table-based method of solving problems as an example. We propose a method for generating new logical problems.