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Krieglstein, Felix; Schneider, Sascha; Beege, Maik; Rey, Günter Daniel – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2022
Concept maps are assumed to enhance learning as their inherent structure makes relations between information more salient. Nevertheless, research on how to design concept maps as conducive to learning as possible is still rare. In particular, the salience of spatial arrangement of thematically related concepts within the map as well as the…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Concept Mapping, Instructional Design, Learning Processes
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Bossé, Michael J.; Bayaga, Anass; Fountain, Catherine; Young, Erica Slate – International Journal for Mathematics Teaching and Learning, 2019
This study investigates representational code-switching (RCS) by considering three high school students' communications in the process of comparing and contrasting pairs of representations (e.g., equation and graph) in the context of rational functions. Supporting this study is research in the realms of students interacting with mathematical…
Descriptors: Code Switching (Language), Mathematics Instruction, Mathematical Concepts, Concept Formation
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Wu, Sheng-Yi; Chen, Sherry Y.; Hou, Huei-Tse – Interactive Learning Environments, 2016
Concept maps can be used as a cognitive tool to assist learners' knowledge construction. However, in a concept map-based online discussion environment, studies that take into consideration learners' manipulative actions of composing concept maps, cognitive process among learners' discussion, and social knowledge construction at the same time are…
Descriptors: Concept Mapping, Computer Mediated Communication, Teaching Methods, Cognitive Processes
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Kim, Kyung; Clariana, Roy B. – Technology, Knowledge and Learning, 2015
In order to further validate and extend the application of recent knowledge structure (KS) measures to second language settings, this investigation explores how second language (L2, English) situation models are influenced by first language (L1, Korean) translation tasks. Fifty Korean low proficient English language learners were asked to read an…
Descriptors: Translation, Second Language Learning, English (Second Language), Models
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Yeh, Yu-Chu – Journal of Creative Behavior, 2004
This study proposes an interactive model of "cross-domain" concept mapping with an emphasis on brain functions, and it further investigates the relationships between academic achievement, creative thinking, and cross-domain concept mapping. Sixty-nine seventh graders participated in this study which employed two 50-minute instructional…
Descriptors: Concept Mapping, Academic Achievement, Brain, Creative Thinking
International Association for Development of the Information Society, 2012
The IADIS CELDA 2012 Conference intention was to address the main issues concerned with evolving learning processes and supporting pedagogies and applications in the digital age. There had been advances in both cognitive psychology and computing that have affected the educational arena. The convergence of these two disciplines is increasing at a…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Persistence, Academic Support Services, Access to Computers