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CONCEPT MAPPING
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INTRODUCTION
CONCEPT MAP-AN OVERVIEW
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DIFFERENCES FROM OTHER

VISUALISATIONS
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HISTORTY
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USES
IMPORTANCE
EXAMPLE
LIMITATION
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CONCLUSION
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REFERENCE
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INTRODUCTION
Concept map is a diagram showing the
relationships among concepts. It is a graphical
tool for organizing and representing knowledge.
It includes concepts and relationships between
concepts
indicated
by
line
linking
two
concepts. The act of designing concept maps is

called
concept
mapping.
The
technique
of
concept mapping was developed by Joseph D

Novak, based on the theory of David P Ausubel
who stressed the importance of prior knowledge
in gaining new knowledge. It has subsequently
been used as a tool to increase meaningful
learning in the sciences and other subjects as
well as to represent the expert knowledge of
individuals and teams in education, government
and business. Concept maps have their origin in
the learning movement called constructivism. In
particular,
constructivists
hold
actively construct knowledge.
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that
learners
CONCEPT MAP AN OVERVIEW

A concept map or conceptual diagram is a
diagram that depicts suggested relationships
between concepts. It is a graphical tool that
designers,
engineers,
technical
writers,
and
others use to organize and structure knowledge.

A concept map typically represents ideas and
information as boxes or circles, which it connects
with labeled arrows in a downward- branching
hierarchical structure. The relationships between
concepts can be articulated in linking phrases
such as causes, requires, or contributes to.
A concept map is a way of representing
relationships between ideas, images or words in
the
same
way
that
sentence
diagram
represents the grammar of a sentence, a road

map represents the location of highways and
towns, and a circuits diagram representing the
workings of an electrical appliance. In a concept

map, each word or phrase.Connects to another,
and linksback to the original idea, word or
phrase concept maps are a way to develop
logical thinking and study skills by revealing
connections
individuals
and
helping
students
see
ideas form a larger whole.
how
An
example of the use of concept maps is provided

in the context of learning about types of fuel.
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Concept maps were developed to enhance

meaningful learning in the sciences. A well-made
concept map grows within a context frame
defined by an explicit Focus Question while a
mind map often has only branches radiating out
from a central picture.Some research evidence
suggests that the brain stores knowledge as
productions that act on declarative memory
content, which is also referred to as chunks or
propositions.
constructed
declarative
Because
to
reflect
memory
concept
maps
organization
system,
they
of
are
the
facilitate
sense- making and meaningful learning on the

part of individuals who make concept maps and
those who use them.
DIFFERENCES
FROM
OTHER
VISUALIZATIONS
Topics maps: concept maps are rather
similar to topic maps in that both allow to
connect concepts or topics via graphs. Among
the
various
schema
and
techniques
for
visualizing ideas, processes, and organizations,

concept mapping, as developed by Joseph Novak
is unique in its philosophical basis, which makes
concepts,
and
propositions
composed
of
concepts, the central elements in the structure

of knowledge and construction of meaning.
Mind Maps: Both concept maps and
topic
maps
can
be
contrasted
with
mind
mapping, which is often restricted to radial
hierarchies and tree structures. Another contrast

between concept mapping and mind mapping is
the speed and spontaneity when a mind map is
created. A mind map reflects what you think
about a single topic, which cans focus group
brain storming. A concept map can be a map, a
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system view, of a real system or set of concepts.

Concept maps are more free form, as multiple
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hubs and cluster can be created, unlike mind

maps, which fix on a single two centered
approach.
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HISTORY
Technique
of
concept
mapping
was
developed by Joseph D Novak and his research

team at cornell university in the 1970s as a
means of representing the emerging science
knowledge of students.
It has subsequently been used as a tool to
increase meaningful learning in the sciences and
other subjects as well as to represent the expert
knowledge
of
individuals
and
teams
in
education, government and business concept

maps have their origin in the learning movement
called
constructivism.
constructivists
hold
that
In
learners
particular,
actively
construct knowledge.
Novaks work is based on the cognitive
theories of DavidAusubel who stressed the
importance of prior knowledge in being able to
learn new concepts. The most important single

factor influencing learning is what the learner
already
knows.Ascertain
this
and
teach
accordingly Novak taught students as young as

six years old to make concept maps to represent
their response to focus questions.
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USES
Concept maps are used to stimulate the

generation of ideas, and are believed to aid
creativity. Concept mapping is also sometimes
used for brain- storming. Although they are often
personalized and idiosyncratic, concept maps
can be used to communicate complex ideas.
IMPORTANCE
It helps children organize new information
It enriches students understanding of new
concept
It helps
make
meaningful
connections
between the main idea and supporting ideas

It deepens comprehension
It encourages creativity
It provides teachers feedback regarding the
students comprehension
It encourages collaborative learning
It small facilitates deep learning
It can be used in large classes
It indicates the relative importance of each
idea
EXAMPLE OF CONCEPT MAPPING
SUMMER
SPRING
SEASON
WINTER
AUTUM
LIMITATIONS
Concept
maps
provide
useful
and
visually appealing way of depicting the structure

of
conceptual
knowledge
that
people
have
stored in long- term memory. As a result they

offer a readily accessible way of assessing how
well students see the big picture. They are not
designed
to
tap
into
the
kind
of
process
knowledge that students also need to solvenovel

problems
or
for
the
algorithmic solutions.
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routine
application
of
CONCLUSION
Concept
map
is
kind
of
constructivist
approach, provides, group activity in science

learning.
Where,
teachers
are
learning
gives
students
passive.
better
are
Learners
active,
and
cooperative
performance
than
individual activity. In the recent study, it is found

cooperative learning is better than individual
learning and out of two concept maps; spider
concept maps are more helpful to enlarge
knowledge structure than hierarchical map. In
this assessment technique, the score represents
the students actual understanding and their
subsequent
knowledge
structure.
Concept
mapping helps in meaning mapping in science

learning
and
has
directly
put
impact
on
achievement. Hence, concept mapping is an

important attribute in the curriculum so as to
educating students for coping in todays world.
REFERENCE
1. http://conceptmapping.com
2. Wikipedia.org/wiki.conceptmap.com
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CONCEPT MAPPING

CONCEPT MAP-AN OVERVIEW

DIFFERENCES FROM OTHER

concepts. The act of designing concept maps is

concept mapping was developed by Joseph D

actively construct knowledge.

CONCEPT MAP AN OVERVIEW

others use to organize and structure knowledge.

represents the grammar of a sentence, a road

workings of an electrical appliance. In a concept

ideas form a larger whole.

example of the use of concept maps is provided

Concept maps were developed to enhance

sense- making and meaningful learning on the

visualizing ideas, processes, and organizations,

concepts, the central elements in the structure

mapping, which is often restricted to radial

hierarchies and tree structures. Another contrast

system view, of a real system or set of concepts.

hubs and cluster can be created, unlike mind

developed by Joseph D Novak and his research

education, government and business concept

learn new concepts. The most important single

accordingly Novak taught students as young as

Concept maps are used to stimulate the

between the main idea and supporting ideas

EXAMPLE OF CONCEPT MAPPING

visually appealing way of depicting the structure

stored in long- term memory. As a result they

knowledge that students also need to solvenovel

approach, provides, group activity in science

individual activity. In the recent study, it is found

mapping helps in meaning mapping in science

achievement. Hence, concept mapping is an

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