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ERIC Number: EJ580576
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1998
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ISSN: ISSN-0309-8265
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Tales of the City: Understanding Urban Complexity through the Medium of Concept Mapping.
Gold, John R.; Coaffee, Jon
Journal of Geography in Higher Education, v22 n3 p285-96 Nov 1998
Describes the use of concept mapping in teaching complex notions in urban geography. Discusses the nature and characteristics of concept mapping, course context, three experimental exercises, and student responses in evaluations. Finds that concept-mapping techniques increased students' understanding. Emphasizes the continuing potential of this technique. (DSK)
Descriptors: Cognitive Mapping, Concept Formation, Concept Mapping, Concept Teaching, Foreign Countries, Geographic Concepts, Geography, Geography Instruction, Higher Education, Human Geography, Instructional Effectiveness, Student Reaction, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom
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