Meaningful Learning in College Biology through Concept Mapping

1991 ◽  
Vol 53 (4) ◽  
pp. 214-219 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carol Briscoe ◽  
Sarah Ulerick LaMaster
Keyword(s):  
Concept Mapping ◽  
Meaningful Learning ◽  
College Biology

scholarly journals Computer-Based Concept Mapping as a Method for Enhancing the Effectiveness of Concept Learning in Technology-Enhanced Learning

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 1005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gülsüm Aşıksoy
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Concept Mapping ◽  
Concept Learning ◽  
Meaningful Learning ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Technology Enhanced Learning ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Enhanced Learning ◽  
Experimental Group

Technology enhanced learning is a wide area that covers all uses of digital technology to support learning and teaching activities. The computer-based concept mapping has shown potential in enhancing meaningful learning in education. Concept mapping is an important tool that is used in the field of education to help students in understanding the basic concepts and the relationships between them. This research proposes a computer-based concept mapping (CBCM) environment combined with Google classroom to help students reduce their misconceptions and to improve their problem solving skills. Furthermore, it examines the effect of CBCM on the sustainability of concept learning according to student views. The participants were first-year engineering students. The study was conducted in a physics class, and a true-experimental design was used. The experimental group students learned with the Google classroom combined with computer-based concept mapping (CBCM), while the concept group students learned with Google classroom and the traditional method. Data were collected from a physics concept test, problem solving inventory, and semi-structured interviews. The research results indicated that teaching in the CBCM environment combined with Google Classroom provides meaningful learning by correcting the misconceptions of the students. Moreover, there was a significant increase in the problem solving skills of the experimental group as compared to the control group. According to the students’ views, it was determined that CBCM enhances the sustainability of concept learning. The results of this study can help educators and researchers to integrate computer-based concept mapping (CBCM) techniques into Google Classroom.

scholarly journals CONCEPT MAPPING: A MEANINGFUL SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING TOOL FOR PROBLEM BASED LEARNING IN PHYSIOLOGY.

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anju Anand Asia ◽  
Abhay Mudey
Keyword(s):  
Concept Mapping ◽  
Concept Maps ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Meaningful Learning ◽  
Problem Analysis ◽  
Learning Tool ◽  
Self Directed Learning ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Directed Learning

Background: Fostering meaningful and self-directed learning among medical graduates is essential to mold them into competent physicians. Concept mapping is one such educational tool facilitating meaningful learning by organizing and integrating information. In our study it was used as a learning tool for problem analysis in Physiology. Material and Methods: Students of the first MBBS Professional year were divided into groups of fifteen; a group facilitator was allotted to each group. After initial practice, students constructed concept maps in Problem based learning (PBL) sessions on case based scenarios; each group finalized a map and then designed charts based on these maps. Student’s analytical ability was determined through differences in score between MCQ based pretest and post test. Charts were evaluated and perception of students regarding effectiveness of concept maps designing was taken. Results:  One hundred and thirty two students completed the study. There was a   statistically significant difference in the pre and post test scores. The items in the Concept maps charts evaluation sheet were ranked as good or excellent in 75% of Charts except the item on horizontal interlinking and cross linking hierarchy which was ranked as satisfactory in 63% of Charts.  Students considered activity of collection of information, discussions, designing, active involvement and teamwork as useful. Conclusions: Self designed Concept maps can be a novel   approach for problem analysis in Physiology. Summary:  Concept maps are useful for summarizing information; integrating mapping in PBL can improve critical thinking ability of students and renew interest in a basic science subject like Physiology. Keywords: Concept map, Problem based learning, Meaningful learning, Analysis.

Confronting Critical Thinking Challenges “in” the College Classroom

2014 ◽  
pp. 140-156 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chigozirim Ifedapo Utah ◽  
Alexis Waters
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Concept Mapping ◽  
Meaningful Learning ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Teaching Tool ◽  
Learner Centered ◽  
University Instructors ◽  
New Knowledge

The goal of this pilot study was to develop a learner-centered teaching tool that would promote meaningful learning and enable higher education instructors to model critical thinking through concept mapping. Learner-centered approaches emphasize not only content, but the context, purpose, and process of learning. They also focus on the need for students to take responsibility for their own learning. However, students may not possess the foundational critical thinking skills necessary to be independent learners. Concept mapping allows university instructors to demonstrate basic critical thinking processes and provides students with the opportunity to practice the critical thinking that is essential to their success inside and outside the classroom. It can also facilitate meaningful learning by encouraging students to integrate new knowledge into prior knowledge structures.

BELAJAR BERMAKNA (MEANINGFUL LEARNING) AUSUBEL MENGGUNAKAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN DAN EVALUASI PETA KONSEP (CONCEPT MAPPING) UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN PEMAHAMAN KONSEP MAHASISWA CALON GURU SEKOLAH DASAR PADA MATA KULIAH KONSEP DASAR IPA

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 131
Author(s):  
Tarmidzi Tarmidzi
Keyword(s):  
Concept Mapping ◽  
Meaningful Learning ◽  
Test Group ◽  
Post Test

Belajar bermakna (Meaningful Learning) yang dicetuskan oleh David Ausubel merupakan suatu proses dikaitkannya informasi-informasi baru dengan konsep-konsep yang relevan yang terdapat dalam struktur kognitif seseorang (Dahar dalam Trianto, 2007: 25).  Peta konsep dimaksudkan untuk mewakili hubungan antar konsep  yang bermakna dalam bentuk proposisi (Novak & Gowin, 1984: 15).  Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kemampuan pemahaman konsep mahasiswa sebelum dan sesudah pembelajaran menggunakan  model peta konsep.  Hasil penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan manfaat sebagai tambahan pengetahuan mengenai model-model pembelajaran agar dapat digunakan sendiri sebagai sarana belajar guna meningkatkan pengetahuan dan/atau sebagai tambahan referensi cara mengajar agar di kemudian hari dapat digunakan di sekolah dasar.  Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimen lemah yang desain dan perlakuannya seperti eksperimen tetapi tidak ada pengontrolan variabel sama sekali dengan subjek penelitian sebanyak 30 orang (33%) mahasiswa Prodi PGSD FKIP Unswagati Cirebon dan desain penelitian yang digunakan adalah Pre-test and Post-test Group Design.  Hasil pengujian perbedaan menggunakan Uji T Sampel Berpasangan menunjukkan bahwa terdapat perbedaan pemahaman konsep mahasiswa antara sebelum dan setelah pembelajaran menggunakan model pembelajaran peta konsep.   Kata Kunci:  Belajar Bermakna, Peta Konsep, dan Pemahaman Konsep

Concept mapping brings long-term movement toward meaningful learning

1990 ◽  
Vol 74 (4) ◽  
pp. 461-472 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jane A. Heinze-Fry ◽  
Joseph D. Novak
Keyword(s):  
Concept Mapping ◽  
Meaningful Learning

scholarly journals Comprehension-Oriented Learning of Cell Biology: Do Different Training Conditions Affect Students’ Learning Success Differentially?

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 438 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lukas Bernhard Becker ◽  
Virginia Deborah Elaine Welter ◽  
Ellen Aschermann ◽  
Jörg Großschedl
Keyword(s):  
Concept Mapping ◽  
Cell Biology ◽  
Concept Maps ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
Meaningful Learning ◽  
Learning Outcome ◽  
Learning Success ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Educational Perspective ◽  
Complex Relationships

Concept Mapping (CM) is a learning strategy to organize and understand complex relationships, which are particularly characteristic of the natural science subjects. Previous research has already shown that constructing concept maps can promote students’ meaningful learning in terms of deeper knowledge and its more flexible use. While researchers generally agree that students need to practice using CM successfully for learning, key parameters of effective CM training (e.g., content, structure, and duration) remain controversial. This desideratum is taken up by our study, in which three different training approaches were evaluated: a CM training with scaffolding and feedback vs. a CM training without additional elements vs. a non-CM control training. In a quasi-experimental design, we assessed the learning outcome of N = 73 university students who each had participated in one of the trainings before. Our results suggest that an extensive CM training with scaffolding and feedback is most appropriate to promote both CM competence and acquisition of knowledge. From an educational perspective, it would therefore be advisable to accept the time-consuming process of intensive practice of CM in order to enable students to adequately use of the strategy and thus facilitate meaningful learning in terms of achieving sustained learning success.

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