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Construction of Concept Maps Provides a Learning-Centered Environment in the Classroom Dr. Alison M. Mostrom a.mostrom

Construction of Concept Maps Provides a Learning-Centered Environment in the Classroom Dr. Alison M. Mostrom a.mostrom@usp.edu University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. Learning Objectives Activities. Review Critical Thinking. Discuss Anderson et al. 2001. Construct a

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Construction of Concept Maps Provides a Learning-Centered Environment in the Classroom Dr. Alison M. Mostrom a.mostrom

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  1. Construction of Concept Maps Provides a Learning-Centered Environment in the Classroom Dr. Alison M. Mostroma.mostrom@usp.edu University of the Sciences in Philadelphia

  2. Learning Objectives Activities Review Critical Thinking Discuss Anderson et al. 2001 Construct a “Novakian CMap” Novak 1998 Appendix I applied to short reading (in small groups) Review Advantages / Disadv. of CMaps Entire Group Discussion Review Benefits / Costs of CMapping Entire Group Discussion

  3. Review Critical Thinking by Discussing Anderson et al. 2001(align Objectives, Activities, & Assessment) (10 minutes)

  4. How to Construct a CMap(Novak 1998 Appendix I) • Identify a major question, problem, issue, or knowledge domain that you wish to map. Entitle your map. • Identify major concepts that are pertinent to this • Concepts should be 1-3 words (nouns / noun phrase) • Write each of these concepts on a separate Post-itTM note • Place these major concepts at the top of the page • Identify major sub-concepts / subcomponents • Place each under the appropriate broad concept • Rank order these from broadest / most general / inclusive at the top to most specific at the bottom • Using lines with arrows, link concepts to each other; concepts to subcomponents; subcomponents to each other. • Arrows can be simple (one sided) or complex (two sided) • Above arrows label linkage with a word (or few words) that define the relationship. “This connection creates meaning” • Revise as your ideas about concepts, subcomponents, linkages, and modify your map accordingly • Possibly add cross linkages (between different concept clusters).

  5. Implementing CMaps • For what purpose in your classroom? • suggestions by workshop attendees • When (within the course)? • suggestions by workshop attendees • Using what tools? • CMap Tools: cmap.ihmc.us (Institute for Human and Machine Cognition) • suggestions by workshop attendees

  6. Scoring / Grading CMaps • Novak & Gowin 1984: • Linkages (connecting verbs): 1 pt each • Hierarchy Levels: 5 pts each • Valid Cross Links: 10 pts each • Examples (not hierarchies) 1 pt each • TOTAL (Novak & Gowin 1984): = L + H + VCL + E • Mostrom (2008) Additional Level of Complexity: • Qualitative Emphasis: 5 pts each • concept box size; linkage line thickness; font characteristics • TOTAL (Mostrom 2008): = L + H + VCL + E + QE • CMap Tools: “Compare 2 CMaps” (“final” vs. “first”)

  7. Additional Grading Scales for Assessing CMaps Cañas, A. J., J. D. Novak, N. L. Miller, C. Collado, M. Rodriguez, M. Concepción C. Santana, &L. Peña. 2006.Confiabilidad de una taxonomìa topológica para mapas conceptuales. In A. J. Cañas, & J. D. Novak (Eds.), Concept Maps: Theory, Methodology, Technology. Proc. of the Second Int. Conference on Concept Mapping. Vol. I., pp. 153-161. San José, Costa Rica: Universidad de Costa Rica. • Grading Scale: Topological Scale 0-6 (Translated) • Level 0: Concepts: lengthy; Linkages: lacking; Complexity: Linear • Level 1: Concepts: lengthy; Linkages: 1/2 with connecting verbs; Complexity: Linear (0 branches) • Level 2: Same as Level 1 except Complexity: 1-2 branches = “low” • Level 3: Concepts: concise; Linkages: all with connecting verbs; Complexity: 3-4 bifurcations = “moderate”; < 3 Hierarchy levels. • Level 4: Concepts: concise: Linkages: all with verbs: Complexity: 5-6 bifurcations = “high”; 3+ Hierarchy levels; • Level 5: same as Level 4 except add 1-2 cross-links • Level 6: same as level 4 except add > 2 cross-links

  8. Additional Grading Scales for Assessing CMaps(continued) • Miller, N. L., & Canas, A.J. 2008. A semantic scoring rubric for concept maps: design and reliability. Proc. of the Third Int. Conference on Concept Mapping. (Eds A. J. Canas, P. Reiska, M. Ahlberg, & J.D. Novak). Tallinn, Estonia, & Helsinki, Finland. • Grading Scale: 0: unevaluated; 1-5: Very Low; 6-8: Low; 9-11: Intermediate; 12-14: High; 15-18 Very High • Criterion #1: concept relevance & completeness (0-3 pts) • Criterion #2: propositions as “semantic units” (0-2 pts) • Criterion #3: erroneous propositions (e.p.) (0-2 points) • 0 points: > 2 e.p.; 1 point: 1-2; 2 pts: no e.p. • Criterion #4: dynamic propositions (0-4 points) • Criterion #5: quantity and quality of cross-links (0-5 points) • Criterion #6: presence of cycles (feedback loops) (0-2 points)

  9. Discuss Advantages & Disadvantages of CMapping • Advantages: Value to Students: • suggestions by workshop attendees • Advantages: Value to Teachers: • suggestions by workshop attendees Advantage: • Disadvantages: • Can CMaps Promote Misunderstanding? • suggestions by workshop attendees:

  10. Discuss Benefits & Costs of Students Using CMapping • Benefits: to Students: • suggestions by workshop attendees • Benefits: to Teachers: • suggestions by workshop attendees • Costs: to Teachers: • suggestions by workshop attendees

  11. L. DEE FINK’S (2003) FIG. 2.2: THE INTERACTIVE NATURE OF SIGNIFICANT LEARNING: LEARNING HOW TO LEARN FOUNDATIONAL KNOWLEDGE CARING SIGNIFICANT LEARNING APPLICATION HUMAN DIMENSION INTEGRATION

  12. Literature • Anderson, L. W., D. R. Krathwohl, P. W. Airasian, K. A. Cruikshank, R. E. Mayer, P. R. Pintrich, J. Raths, and M. C. Wittrock. 2001. A Taxonomy for Learning, Teaching, and Assessing: A Revision of Bloom's Taxonomy of Educational Objectives. New York, NY: Longhman. • Blumberg, P. 2009. Developing Learner-Centered Teaching: A Practical Guide for Faculty. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. • Blumberg, P. 1009. Maximizing learning through course alignment and experience with different types of knowledge. Innov. High Educ 34: 93-103. DOI 10.1007/s10755-009-0905-2 • Bransford, J. D., A. L. Brown, & R. R. Cocking (eds). 2000. How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School. Report of the Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, National Research Council. Washington, DC: National Academy Press. • Cañas, A. J., J. D. Novak, N. L. Miller, C. Collado, M. Rodriguez, M. Concepción C. Santana, & L. Peña. 2006. Confiabilidad de una taxonomìa topológica para mapas conceptuales. In A. J. Cañas, & J. D. Novak (Eds.), Concept Maps: Theory, Methodology, Technology. Proc. of the Second Int. Conference on Concept Mapping. Vol. I., pp. 153-161. San José, Costa Rica: Universidad de Costa Rica.

  13. Literature (continued) • Coty, T., & E. Kornfeind. 2008. “What is Animal Behavior” Final CMap. BS305: Animal Behavior, USP, Fall 2008. • Coty, T., 2009. “Nervous System” CMap. BS280: Comparative Animal Physiology, USP, Spring 2009. • Fink, L. D. 2003. Creating Significant Learning Experiences. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. • Halpern, P. 2000. The Pursuit of Destiny: A History of Prediction Cambridge, MA: Perseus Publishing. • Havlusch, G., Linton, S. & Mezhiritsky, V. 2006. “What is Ecology?” Final CMap for BS377: Ecology, USP, Spring 2007. • Miller, N. L., & Canas, A.J. 2008. A semantic scoring rubric for concept maps: design and reliability. Proc. of the Third Int. Conference on Concept Mapping. (Eds A. J. Canas, P. Reiska, M. Ahlberg, & J.D. Novak). Tallinn, Estonia, & Helsinki, Finland. (electronic access: http://cmc.ihmc.us/cmc2008/cmc2008Program.html paper A8) • Mostrom, A. M. 2008. A Unique use of concept maps as the primary organizing structure in two upper-level undergarduate biology courses: results from the first implementation. Proc. of the Third Int. Conference on Concept Mapping. (Eds A. J. Canas, P. Reiska, M. Ahlberg, & J.D. Novak). Tallinn, Estonia, & Helsinki, Finland. (electronic access: http://cmc.ihmc.us/cmc2008/cmc2008Program.html paper B7)

  14. Literature (continued) • Novak J. D. accessed 2009. “Concept Map about Concept Maps” within “concept map link” within CMap Tools web site: cmap.ihmc.us/conceptmap.html • Novak, J. D. 1998. Learning, Creating, and Using Knowledge: Concept MapsTM as Facilitative Tools in Schools and Corporations. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publishers. • Novak, J. D., and D.B. Gowin. 1984. Learning How to Learn. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press. • Nguyen, Sara, and Salamat, Rosen. 2009. How to build a concept map. BS377 Ecology. • Weimer, M. 2002. Learner-Centered Teaching: Five Key Changes to Practice. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

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