Different applications of concept maps in Higher Education
Abstract: Purpose: The aim of
this work is to show different applications of concept maps in higher
education, concretely in qualifications of the Polytechnic University of
Valencia.
Design/methodology/approach: Different methodologies have been used
depending on the application of concept maps: as evaluation tool, as knowledge
organizing tool, and as meaningful learning tool.
Findings: Students consider the concept maps useful principally to select
key ideas, to achieve a comprehensive view of the lesson, and to bring up the
subject. Moreover, concept maps promote the meaningful and active learning,
help students to understand, follow-up, and learn subjects with a high load of
contents.
Research limitations/implications: The most important limitation is the
use of the concept maps in subjects with a high number of students.
Practical implications: The realization of concept maps allows the
student to develop generic competences.
Originality/value: The originality of this work is to show how a same
tool can be used in different subjects of different qualifications.
Author: Amparo Bes Piá,
Encarna Blasco-Tamarit, MarÃa José Muñoz-Portero
Journal Code: jptindustrigg110018
