Active Learning Strategies Series, Part I: Concept Mapping
Wonder what your students' thinking looks like?
Tuesday, February 3, 2015 · 12 - 1:30 PM
Ever wonder what your students' thinking looks like? Concept mapping allows you to have a glimpse into the connections students are making between course content and prior learning. Having students create graphic representations of their knowledge in the form of concept maps can help them to organize and concretize their understanding of course content. It can also provide you with insights into their thinking or allow you to assess their understanding of key concepts. Come to this program to learn more about the research bases underlying concept mapping, as well as ways to use concept maps to help students meet your learning goals. Joshua Enszer (CBEE), Steven McAlpine (INDS), and Matt Baker (GES - tentative) will share how they've used concept mapping in their courses. Lunch will be provided.