Concept Mapping

1. Con's of concept mapping

1.1. Evaluation can become time-consuming for the instructor

1.2. Only utilise a consistent scheme

1.3. Demanding cognitive task

2. Visual representation

2.1. It is linkages or connections between a major concept and other knowledge

2.2. Diagnostic pre-assessment prior to beginning a unit

2.3. Provide immediate visual data on misconceptions and the level of understanding

3. Goals

3.1. The ability to draw reasonable interferences from observations

3.2. The ability to synthesize and integrate information and ideas

3.3. The ability to learn concepts and theories in the subject area

4. Pro's of concept mapping

4.1. Focus on the "big picture"

4.2. Make valid connections among concepts

5. The pro's and con's are intertwined within concept mapping! Which means, unfortunately for every pro there will be a con.