Constructing Concept Maps to Encourage Meaningful Learning in Science Classroom

The purpose of this activity is to demonstrate science teaching and assessing what is learned via using concept maps. Concept mapping is a technique for visually representing the structure of information. Concept mapping allows students to understand the relationships between concepts of science by...

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Published inEducation (Chula Vista) Vol. 138; no. 1; pp. 9 - 16
Main Author Akcay, Hakan
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Project Innovation 22.09.2017
Project Innovation, Inc
Project Innovation (Alabama)
Subjects
Concept Mapping
Education
Educational aspects
Methods
Plants
Plants (Botany)
Science Activities
Science Education
Science Instruction
Science Teaching And Learning
Sciences education
Scientific Concepts
Teaching methods
United States
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ISSN0013-1172

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Summary:The purpose of this activity is to demonstrate science teaching and assessing what is learned via using concept maps. Concept mapping is a technique for visually representing the structure of information. Concept mapping allows students to understand the relationships between concepts of science by creating a visual map of the connections. Concept map have been used in science to promote meaningful learning and effective teaching. It can be used by students as a study tool or by teachers to evaluate students understanding of science and to enhance science teaching.
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ISSN:0013-1172