Theoretical Origins of Concept Maps: How to Construct Them and Uses in Education (Novak, J.D., Ca...

1. Foundations of Concept Maps

1.1. Psychological Foundations

1.1.1. Discovery Learning process: pattern recognition

1.1.1.1. further distinction between rote and meaningful learning

1.1.2. Reception Learning process: New meanings are obtained by clarifying between old concepts and propositions and new.

1.2. Epistemological Foundations

1.2.1. constructivism - each person builds their own understanding of material.

2. Constructing Good Concept Maps

2.1. Provide a good focus question that requires explanation

2.1.1. Identify key concepts

2.1.1.1. construct preliminary concept map

2.1.1.1.1. revise concept map

3. A New Model for Education

3.1. Cmap Tools - concept map-centered learning environments