Journal
MEDICAL TEACHER
Volume 45, Issue 5, Pages 455-463Publisher
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
DOI: 10.1080/0142159X.2023.2182176
Keywords
Concept mapping; graphic representation of a set of interrelated concepts; teaching and learning
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Concept maps are graphic representations used by learners to illustrate their understanding of a set of concepts. In medical education, concept maps are effective for learning purposes. This guide aims to provide an understanding of the theoretical basis and instructional use of concept mapping in health professions education. It describes the key elements of concept maps, the implementation process, collaborative concept mapping, and the challenges related to its implementation.
Concept maps are graphic representations that learners draw to depict their understanding of the meaning of a set of concepts. Concept maps can be a useful learning strategy in medical education. The purpose of this guide is to provide an understanding of the theoretical basis and instructional use of concept mapping in health professions education. The guide describes the key elements of a concept map and underscores the critical components of the implementation process, from the introduction of the activity to the use of different mapping techniques, based on purpose and context. This guide also examines the learning opportunities offered by collaborative concept mapping, including co-construction of knowledge, and provides suggestions for the use of concept mapping as an assessment for learning. Implications for the use of concept mapping as a tool for remediation are mentioned. Finally, the guide describes some of the challenges related to the implementation of this strategy.
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