scholarly journals Jurisprudence Meets Epistemology: Facilitating Legal Understanding and Meaningful Learning in Legal Education with Concept Maps

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heather Ann Forrest
Keyword(s):  
Concept Maps ◽  
Legal Education ◽  
Meaningful Learning ◽  
Legal Understanding

scholarly journals A Concept Map of Evolutionary Biology to Promote Meaningful Learning in Biology

2019 ◽  
Vol 81 (2) ◽  
pp. 79-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
María José Apodaca ◽  
Joseph D. McInerney ◽  
Osvaldo E. Sala ◽  
Liliana Katinas ◽  
Jorge V. Crisci
Keyword(s):  
Evolutionary Biology ◽  
Affective Commitment ◽  
Concept Maps ◽  
Concept Map ◽  
Cognitive Structure ◽  
Biological Evolution ◽  
Meaningful Learning ◽  
Evolutionary Context ◽  
Biological Concepts ◽  
The Subject

Is it possible to teach biology without mentioning evolution? The answer is yes, but it is not possible for students to understand biology without the evolutionary context on which the meaning and intellectual value of biological concepts depend. Meaningful learning of evolution requires (1) that the students incorporate new knowledge into a cognitive structure linked with higher-order concepts; (2) a well-organized knowledge structure; and (3) a positive emotional attachment and identification (affective commitment) to the subject by the learner. Concept maps are useful tools in meaningful learning. We present a concept map that organizes concepts of history of life and the processes that generate it, and the hierarchical relationships among them. Biological evolution is a compelling account of life on Earth and of human origins. It constitutes a unifying explanatory framework that can generate a powerful affective commitment to the subject. The concept map provided here is tied to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

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.

scholarly journals O que sabem alunos do Ensino Fundamental sobre o tema “Ser Humano e Saúde”: a contribuição do Mapa Conceitual / What do Elementary School Students know about “Human Beings and Health”: the Contributions of Conceptual Maps

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Conceição Aparecida Soares Mendonça ◽  
Felipa Pacifico Ribeiro de Assis Silveira
Keyword(s):  
Concept Maps ◽  
Science Curriculum ◽  
Cognitive Structure ◽  
Meaningful Learning ◽  
Curriculum Study ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
School Students ◽  
Pedagogical Intervention ◽  
Conceptual Maps ◽  
The Subject

ABSTRACTThis article presents the results of analysis of an experimental study conducted with a group of 7th grade students of a public school in the state of Pernambuco - Brazil. The goal was to understand how concept maps contribute to the process of acquiring knowledge in natural sciences. The idea is that Concept Maps are a resource that facilitates meaningful learning, in the light of the theory of Ausubel. During the pedagogical intervention, Concept Maps were built by the students. In this light, the results presented in this paper correspond to the analysis of the produced maps, as well as of the prior knowledge of the group about Human Excretion. This theme belongs to the topic "Human Beings and Health". The group's responses were categorized to serve as subsidies to the intervention. We verified that the meanings attributed to the subject being studied need to be organized in the cognitive structure of students in order to provide meaningful learning. This is due to the fact that most students' responses belonged to the functional category, i.e. "the terms defined properly stored, without that students understand its meaning”. We believe that Concept Maps can help students to allocate and meaningfully structure their knowledge, as was demonstrated by the qualitative analysis of the maps made by the students.RESUMOEste artigo apresenta o resultado de uma investigação realizada com alunos da 7ª série do ensino fundamental de uma escola pública no estado de Pernambuco - Brasil. O objetivo foi compreender como os Mapas Conceituais contribuem para o processo de aquisição de conhecimento sobre o eixo temático Ser Humano e Saúde, atuando como recurso didático facilitador da aprendizagem significativa na concepção ausubeliana. Os Mapas Conceituais foram construídos durante o processo de intervenção pedagógica e os resultados apresentados correspondem às análises dos Mapas Conceituais, bem como o conhecimento prévio manifestado pelo aluno sobre excreção humana, um dos temas necessários à compreensão do eixo temático Ser Humano e Saúde. Os dados obtidos por meio dos conhecimentos prévios foram categorizados com base nos níveis de alfabetização biológica atribuídos pelo Biological Science Curriculum Study, servindo de subsídio para inter-venção. Constatamos que os significados atribuídos ao tema necessitam ser estruturados cognitivamente para que o aluno venha alcançar a aprendizagem significativa, visto que a maioria dos alunos utiliza-se de termos incorretos em suas respos-tas não demonstrando compreender o significado dos termos científicos que utilizam. Consideramos que o Mapa Conceitual foi capaz de contribuir para a significação do tema, revelando-se como um recurso didático potencial. Contato principal: [email protected]

Concept Maps and Meaningful Learning

2010 ◽  
pp. 430-448
Author(s):  
Patricia Lupion Torres ◽  
Luiza Tatiana Forte ◽  
Josiane Maria Bortolozzi
Keyword(s):  
Health Professionals ◽  
Concept Maps ◽  
Hospital Setting ◽  
Meaningful Learning ◽  
Learning Objectives ◽  
Learning Object ◽  
Hospital Treatment ◽  
Health Educators ◽  
Teachers And Students

The search for meaningful learning promotes a rethinking of the approach adopted by teachers and students to take into account innovative methodologies based on previous experience of learning objectives. This article therefore describes the fundamentals of collaborative learning and the use of concept maps with different individuals in a hospital setting to promote learning about the complexity of their particular situation and in turn achieve higher levels of quality of life for school children receiving hospital treatment. The study also aimed to involve health professionals and health educators in this process and thus gather information to develop a Learning Object.

scholarly journals Reinterpreting ‘Using Concept Maps in Law Schools to Foster Meaningful Learning: Evidence from a Pilot Study’ (Deplano, 2018)

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 137-138
Author(s):  
Cecilia Adekoya
Keyword(s):  
Concept Maps ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Meaningful Learning ◽  
Learning Cycle ◽  
Learning Needs ◽  
Law Schools ◽  
The Road ◽  
New Knowledge ◽  
Kolb's Learning Cycle ◽  
Mind Maps

A reinterpretation piece: For Rossana Deplano, learning goes beyond memorisation and her article wishes to provide an alternative that can help students shift from learning for tests to learning meaningfully. The article considers the method of using concept maps, which are similar to mind maps, but are formed as hierarchies, starting with the topic and expanding to various points. Rossana also believes that the road to meaningful learning needs the involvement of the teacher to help the students make connections between the prior and new knowledge. Taking all of this into consideration, the article inspired me to think about my own learning experience, and I reinterpreted the piece in the form of a poem, called ‘Cycle’. It is loosely linked to Kolb’s learning cycle, simplified as ‘do, think, conclude, adapt’.

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.

scholarly journals Ciência para menores elaboração de contos infantis como prática para uma aprendizagem significativa no ensino de ciências

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 212-222
Author(s):  
Débora Knauth ◽  
Antônio Luiz de Moraes
Keyword(s):  
Concept Maps ◽  
Meaningful Learning ◽  
Natural Sciences ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Previous Knowledge ◽  
Palabras Clave ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Search For Information ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Adequate Analysis

Resumo Práticas que visem a um ensino-aprendizagem mais dinâmico e significativo têm sido foco de interesse de pesquisas dentro da área de educação. Fazer com que os estudantes sejam mais participativos no processo de aprendizagem e ajudá-los a ter autonomia na busca por informações têm sido um desafio para os educadores. A teoria da Aprendizagem Significativa, proposta por Ausubel (1963), explica que novos conhecimentos são incorporados e melhor aprendidos quando relacionados a conhecimentos prévios já compreendidos pelo sujeito. Na educação, essa metodologia permite ressignificar e reorganizar ideias, criando novas conexões cognitivas. Dessa forma, o presente trabalho tem como objetivo apresentar uma prática de ensino-aprendizagem baseada na teoria da Aprendizagem Significativa por meio da elaboração de livretos de contos infantis. Uma turma do 1º ano do Ensino Médio foi escolhida para participar da prática que teve como ponto de partida a elaboração de Mapas Conceituais (organizadores prévios) e aplicação de um pré-questionário. Os estudantes foram orientados sobre onde e como fazer uma busca por informações pela internet, uma vez que esse meio de pesquisa é tão usado e importante, porém pouco explorado em sala de aula. A construção do livreto de contos sobre um tópico de Ciências da Natureza foi o produto final do trabalho. Após a atividade, foi realizada a aplicação de um pós-questionário para tornar viável uma análise mais adequada das possíveis aprendizagens dos estudantes. A comparação dos questionários e análise dos materiais produzidos mostraram ideias mais ricas, claras e interrelacionadas, corroborando a hipótese do estudo. O trabalho evidenciou uma ligação entre o múltiplo espaço da internet e a produção física de material (livreto), que se mostrou eficiente para a compreensão e síntese de conteúdos ligados as Ciências da Natureza. Palavras-chave: Ausubel; ensino-aprendizagem; livreto; mapas conceituais; metodologia.       Abstract Science for minors: writing children's booklets as a practice for Meaningful Learning in Science Education Practices that aimed more dynamic and meaningful teaching-learning have been the focus of interest within the area of Education. Making students participatory in the learning process and helping them to have autonomy in the search for information has been a challenge for educators. The Theory of Meaningful Learning, proposed by Ausubel, brings that new knowledge are incorporated and better learned when related to previous knowledge already understood by the subject. In education, this methodology makes it possible to reframe and reorganize ideas, creating new cognitive connections. Thus, the present work aims to present a teaching-learning practice based on the Theory of Meaningful Learning through the development of children's booklet. A class from the 1st year of high school was chosen to participate in the practice that started with the elaboration of Concept Maps (previous organizers) and application of a Pre-questionnaire. The students were instructed on where and how to search for information on the internet, since this means of research is so used and important, but little worked in the classroom. The construction of the booklet of short stories on a topic in Natural Sciences was the final product of the work. After the activity, a Post-questionnaire was applied to make a more adequate analysis of the students' learnings. This study evidenced a connection between the multiple space on the internet and the physical production of material (booklet), which proved to be efficient for the understanding and synthesis of contents related to the Natural Sciences. The comparison of the questionnaires and analysis of the materials produced showed richer, clearer and more interrelated ideas, corroborating the study's hypothesis. Keywords: Ausubel; booklet; concept maps; methodology; teaching-learning.   Resumen Ciencia para menores: elaboración de cuentos para niños como práctica para un aprendizaje significativo en la enseñanza de las ciencias Las prácticas dirigidas a una enseñanza y un aprendizaje más dinámicos y significativos han sido el foco de interés dentro del área de la educación. Hacer que los estudiantes sean participativos en el proceso de aprendizaje y ayudarlos a tener autonomía en la búsqueda de información ha sido un desafío para los educadores. La teoría del Aprendizaje Significativo, propuesta por Ausubel, trae consigo que se incorporen nuevos conocimientos y se aprendan mejor cuando se relacionan con conocimientos previos ya entendidos por el individuo. En educación, esta metodología permite afinar y reorganizar ideas, creando nuevas conexiones cognitivas. Así, el presente trabajo tiene como objetivo presentar una práctica de enseñanza-aprendizaje basada en la teoría del Aprendizaje Significativo a través de la elaboración de libros de cuentos infantiles. Se eligió una clase de 1º año de secundaria para participar de la práctica que se inició con la elaboración de Mapas Conceptuales (organizadores anteriores) y aplicación de un Pre-cuestionario. Se instruyó a los estudiantes sobre dónde y cómo buscar información en Internet, ya que este medio de investigación es tan utilizado e importante, pero poco trabajado en el aula. La construcción del libro de cuentos sobre un tema de Ciencias Naturales fue el producto final del trabajo. Tras la actividad, se aplicó un Post-cuestionario para viabilizar un análisis más adecuado del posible aprendizaje de los estudiantes. Este estudio evidenció una conexión entre el espacio múltiple en internet y la producción física de material (cuadernillo), que resultó ser eficiente para la comprensión y síntesis de contenidos relacionados con las Ciencias Naturales. La comparación de los cuestionarios y el análisis de los materiales producidos arrojaron ideas más ricas, claras e interrelacionadas, corroborando la hipótesis del estudio. Palabras-clave: Ausubel; enseñanza-aprendizaje; libro; mapas conceptuales; metodología.

scholarly journals PENINGKATAN MINAT DAN HASIL BELAJAR BILANGAN BERPANGKAT DAN BENTUK AKAR SISWA KELAS X TEKNIK SEPEDA MOTOR SMK ELEKTRO SIJUNJUNG DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN PETA KONSEP

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 51
Author(s):  
Dewi Sefriyanti
Keyword(s):  
Concept Maps ◽  
Mathematics Learning ◽  
Meaningful Learning ◽  
New Concepts ◽  
Inclusive Concept ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Basic Concepts ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Hierarchical Manner

This study aims to increase students' interest and mathematics learning achievements on the subject of rank numbers, root shapes and logarithms. In this study I used a concept map. Concept maps are a tool in the form of a scheme that states the relationship between concepts starting from the general to the specific ones which are connected through arrows in the form of propositions. Proposition is two or more statements about a concept that are related to words or arrows. Concept maps play an important role in meaningful learning, with concept maps of students being trained to think, in students being asked to think about concepts or events they already know. Meaningful learning is easier to take place if new concepts are linked to concepts that are inclusive, inclusive concepts that are basic concepts that are more general in nature. Concept maps must be arranged in a hierarchical manner, which means that a more inclusive concept is at the top of the map, the concepts below are sorted into less inclusive ones.

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