CONCEPT MAPPING

WHAT IS IT?

Technique

Organized knowledge

It is a

For

reprersenting

Concept map

Relationships

Diagram

C o n c e p t s

labeled arrows downward-branching hierarchical structure

are connected

in a

C o n s t r u c t i v i s m

Concept maps

learning movement

originated

called

Constructivists

hold that

Prior knowledge

Understanding and LearningFramework

is used

for

New knowledge

a

O R I G I N

D E V E L O P M E N T

developed

Concept Mapping

Joseph D. Novak

Cornell University

1970s

at

in the

as a way to increase

Meaningful learning in the sciences

Novak's work

prior knowledge learn new concepts

AssimilationTheory

based on

who stressed

David Ausubel

of

“Learning to Learn”

"meaningful learning involves the assimilation of new

concepts and propositions into

existing cognitive structures."

states that

his book

"The most important single factor influencing learning is what the learner already knows.

Ascertain this and teach accordingly."

U S A G E

CONCEPT MAPS ARE SOMETIMES

USED IN EDUCATION

Taking notes and summarizing

New knowledge

creation

Improving language spoken ability

Enriching students main ideas

Communicating complex ideas and arguments

Increasing meaningful learningRefining creative

and critical thinking

Excellent aids to

group brainstorming

CONCEPT MAPS AS A STRATEGY TO IMPROVE SPEAKING SKILL

CONCEPT MAPS

English courses

students of psychology

Chose Topics

“PSYCHOLOGY”

Expained them New Topics Final Presentation

Students learned some kinds of Concept Maps$

Using their own information students created their ownconcept maps

So, with their information they explained their topics using the Concept Maps

Then, they chosed new topics again and created their own concept maps

Finally, they presented their

maps with different materials.

“Meaningful learning involves the

assimilation of new concepts …”

Joseph D. Novak