concept maps as a strategy to improve speaking in students of psychology
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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