What?

Concept mapping is an activity that involves visually organising and connecting ideas or concepts using diagrams or maps. It helps students visualise the relationships and connections between concepts, promoting comprehension and critical thinking.

How?

Step 1. Introduce the concept. Begin by clearly explaining the concept or topic to your students, providing relevant background information and context. You can use visuals, examples, or real-life situations to help students understand the concept.

Step 2. Create the concept map. Students list down all key concepts, sub-concepts, or ideas related to the topic. They then organise and connect these concepts. Students can use lines, arrows, and colours to show the relationships between the concepts.

Step 3. Reflect and discuss. After creating the concept map, provide time for students to reflect on their maps and discuss them with their peers. Encourage them to explain the connections they made and the reasoning behind them.

Why?

Benefits of concept mapping:

• visualises comprehension

• improves understanding of concepts

• enhances memory and recall

• encourages creative thinking and problem-solving

• promotes meta-cognition

Theory Score:

Behaviourism ★

Cognitivism ★★★★★

Constructivism ★★★

Social-Constructivism ★

Connectivism ★