Abstract
Mind-maps are like Da Vinci’s notes which are multisensory tools that use visual-spatial orientation to integrate information and consequently help students to organize and retain information. Mind map allows a user to grasp and depict the essence of a particular topic on a single page. This learning style is a combination of graphics, symbols, text and pictures in a given context.
Highlights
Mind-maps are like Da Vinci’s notes which are multisensory tools that use visual-spatial orientation to integrate information and help students to organize and retain information
Each branch arising from the main concept written as the central image can create a new Mind Map
“Relationship between mind-map learning strategy and critical thinking in medical students” a study conducted at Seton Hall University; that mind-map as learning tool was used to evaluate the ‘recall component’ of the Domain – knowledge based information. 131 medical students of first year were divided into two groups who were assessed with a quiz
Summary
Mind-maps are like Da Vinci’s notes which are multisensory tools that use visual-spatial orientation to integrate information and help students to organize and retain information. M.B.B.S, SIMS & RC, Mukka were randomly selected for a comparative study on learning technique. A before and after study design was used to analyze the performance of students using mind-maps in microbiology subject. Forty randomly selected students (Group A) were taught; “How to create Mind-maps” as Selfdirected learning (SDL) tool.
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