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Using Concept Maps to Enhance Students' Prior Knowledge in Complex Learning

Using Concept Maps to Enhance Students' Prior Knowledge in Complex Learning

Robert Z. Zheng, Laura B. Dahl
Copyright: © 2010 |Pages: 19
ISBN13: 9781605667829|ISBN10: 160566782X|EISBN13: 9781605667836
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60566-782-9.ch010
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Zheng, Robert Z., and Laura B. Dahl. "Using Concept Maps to Enhance Students' Prior Knowledge in Complex Learning." Handbook of Research on Human Performance and Instructional Technology, edited by Holim Song and Terry T. Kidd, IGI Global, 2010, pp. 163-181. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-60566-782-9.ch010

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Zheng, R. Z. & Dahl, L. B. (2010). Using Concept Maps to Enhance Students' Prior Knowledge in Complex Learning. In H. Song & T. Kidd (Eds.), Handbook of Research on Human Performance and Instructional Technology (pp. 163-181). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-60566-782-9.ch010

Chicago

Zheng, Robert Z., and Laura B. Dahl. "Using Concept Maps to Enhance Students' Prior Knowledge in Complex Learning." In Handbook of Research on Human Performance and Instructional Technology, edited by Holim Song and Terry T. Kidd, 163-181. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2010. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-60566-782-9.ch010

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Abstract

As an instructional tool, concept map has been widely used to teach complex subjects in schools. Research suggests that concept mapping can help bridge learners’ prior knowledge with new learning, reduce the cognitive load involved in learning and improve comprehension, content retention, and knowledge transfer. Existing literature focuses on cognitive features, cognitive styles and differences between instructor provided and student generated concepts. However, little is known about the effects of concept maps as a cognitive tool to influence learners’ learning, specifically before and after the learning takes place. This chapter offers a discussion of general research in concept mapping and theories that support such instruction. Finally, an empirical study is presented with suggestions for future research in concept mapping.

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