If Concept Mapping Is so Helpful to Learning Biology, Why Aren't We All Doing It?.

Kinchin, Ian M.

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ERIC Number: EJ638170

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2001

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If Concept Mapping Is so Helpful to Learning Biology, Why Aren't We All Doing It?

Kinchin, Ian M.

International Journal of Science Education, v23 n12 p1257-69 Dec 2001

Speculates about reasons for the lack of use of concept mapping as an instructional strategy. Concludes that the two main barriers to its extensive adoption are the epistemological beliefs of classroom teachers and the underlying philosophy of the curriculum. (Contains 45 references.) (DDR)

Descriptors: Biology, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Structures, College Curriculum, Concept Mapping, Epistemology, Higher Education, Knowledge Representation, Learning Strategies, Measurement, Prior Learning, Science Education, Student Motivation, Teacher Attitudes

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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