A theoretical framework of pedagogical agents based on psychological incentive mechanism and artificial psychology theory

This paper proposes an innovative teaching and learning theoretical framework based on psychological incentive mechanism and Artificial Psychology theory. Related works about these two areas will be addressed in section 2. This framework includes three type pedagogical agents, namely the Expert agent, the Mentor agent and the Motivator agent. This framework is intended to create a positive and personalized study environment for the learners with the sufficient consideration to the learner's emotion ingredient, learner's personal preference and the appropriate application of the pedagogical psychology. The goal of this framework is to stimulate the learners' internal drive to promote them to be active in the learning process.