A Comprehensive Use of Concept Mapping in Design Instruction and Assessment.

Barenholz, Hanna; Tamir, Pinchas

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ERIC Number: EJ449156

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Publication Date: 1992

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A Comprehensive Use of Concept Mapping in Design Instruction and Assessment.

Barenholz, Hanna; Tamir, Pinchas

Research in Science and Technological Education, v10 n1 p37-52 1992

Describes the use of concept mapping (CM) in design, instruction, and assessment related to microbiology lessons prepared for high school students in Israel. Indicates that students utilizing CM displayed an overall, higher achievement gain than students in traditional classes. Recognizes that some teachers did not thoroughly exploit the potential of CM. (33 references) (JJK)

Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Style, Concept Formation, Concept Mapping, Control Groups, Experimental Groups, Foreign Countries, Microbiology, Pretests Posttests, Science Education, Science Instruction, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Teachers; Administrators; Practitioners

Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Israel

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