Concept Mapping in the Concept Mapping in the ClassroomClassroom
Concept Maps
Concept labels Linking words Hierarchy
have
Concept Maps: Concept Maps: External Congnitive StructureExternal Congnitive Structure
Represent meaningful relationshipsRepresent meaningful relationships Visually represent conceptual Visually represent conceptual
understandingunderstanding Active learningActive learning Connect new information with oldConnect new information with old
Learning How to LearnLearning How to Learn By: Novak and Gowin (1984)By: Novak and Gowin (1984)
Concept maps:
•“visual road map” of cognitive organization
•Tool for educational research
•Strategy for curriculum planning
Some Research on Concept Some Research on Concept MapsMaps
Freeman and Urbaczewski (2002??): 62 Freeman and Urbaczewski (2002??): 62 undergraduate telecommunication students undergraduate telecommunication students created 3 maps during Spring 2001 semester; created 3 maps during Spring 2001 semester; maps increased in size/complexity, and similarity maps increased in size/complexity, and similarity to “expert map”to “expert map”
BouJaoude and Attieh (2003):60 Grade 10 BouJaoude and Attieh (2003):60 Grade 10 Chemistry student created maps for homework; Chemistry student created maps for homework; females and low achievers scored higher on their females and low achievers scored higher on their post-testspost-tests
How to Create a Concept How to Create a Concept MapMap
1.1. Select text and choose/list key conceptsSelect text and choose/list key concepts
2.2. Organize concepts (hierarchy)Organize concepts (hierarchy)3.3. Construct map using rank-ordered Construct map using rank-ordered
concepts concepts (usually need to “rework” maps)(usually need to “rework” maps)
4.4. Include valid links (proposistions), Include valid links (proposistions), cross-links, and examples (events or cross-links, and examples (events or objects)objects)
5.5. EvaluateEvaluate
Concept Maps vs. OutlinesConcept Maps vs. Outlines
Concept maps:Concept maps: LINK subordinate with superordinate LINK subordinate with superordinate
showing relationshipshowing relationship show relationships VISUALLYshow relationships VISUALLY provide visual CROSS REFERENCING provide visual CROSS REFERENCING
using cross linksusing cross links
Evaluating a Concept MapEvaluating a Concept Map
HierarchyHierarchy 5 points for Valid Hierarchy Levels5 points for Valid Hierarchy Levels
LinksLinks 1 point per Valid Link/Relationship1 point per Valid Link/Relationship
Cross-LinksCross-Links 10 points per Valid and Significant Cross-Links10 points per Valid and Significant Cross-Links 2 points per Valid Cross-link without creative 2 points per Valid Cross-link without creative
synthesissynthesis ExamplesExamples
1 point per valid event or object example1 point per valid event or object example
Microevolution Concept MapMicroevolution Concept Mapgenetic change within a populationgenetic change within a population
ReferencesReferences
BouJaoude and Attieh (2003) BouJaoude and Attieh (2003) The Effect of Using The Effect of Using Concept Maps as Study Tools on Achievement in Concept Maps as Study Tools on Achievement in Chemistry.Chemistry. Presented at the annual meeting of the Presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Research in Science National Association for Research in Science TeachingTeaching
Freeman and Urbaczewski (2002??) Freeman and Urbaczewski (2002??) Concept Maps Concept Maps as an Alternative Technique for Assessing Students’ as an Alternative Technique for Assessing Students’ Understanding in TelecommunicationsUnderstanding in Telecommunications. . Proceedings of the 17Proceedings of the 17thth Annual Conference of the Annual Conference of the International Academy for Information ManagementInternational Academy for Information Management
Novak and Gowin (1984) Novak and Gowin (1984) Learning How to LearnLearning How to Learn. . Cambridge University PressCambridge University Press
Hickman, C. Roberts, L. and Larson A. (2001) Hickman, C. Roberts, L. and Larson A. (2001) Integrated Principles of Zoology Integrated Principles of Zoology McGraw HillMcGraw Hill
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