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Peer reviewedPendley, Bradford D.; And Others – Journal of Chemical Education, 1994
Identifies some of the major factors underlying common problems that students have in acquiring an understanding of chemistry concepts. Suggests and discusses the use of concept maps as an aid in ensuring that meaningful learning rather than rote learning has occurred among students. Contains 32 references. (ZWH)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Concept Formation, Concept Mapping, Evaluation
Pankratius, William J.; Keith, Thomas Mark – 1987
Perspectives on concept mapping and its benefits to students in the learning of scientific concepts are presented in this paper. A concept map is defined as a two-dimensional heirarchical representation of concepts which indicates the relationship between the selected concepts. Aspects of concept mapping addressed in this review include: (1) its…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Concept Mapping, Concept Teaching
