Concept Mapping Strategy Research Articles

Peningkatan Hasil Belajar dan Keaktifan Mahasiswa Melalui Strategi Pembelajaran Peta Konsep Pada Mata Kuliah Evolusi

This research aims to describing the implementation of concept map teaching and learning in evolution course in State Islamic Institut of Kerinci. This research focused on improving student achievement on cognitive domain through the implementation of the concept mapping strategy. Research subjects are biology students, amounting to 24 students. This type of research is classroom action research. The research instrument is a learning device (syllabus, lesson plan, and textbook), data was collecting by test and observation paper. Based on the result of the study, found that student achievement in the cognitive domain and student activity in general has increased after the implementation of concept map strategy in evolution course. The results showed that the average score of the students average in the first cycle 66,75 (enough) and student activity 66 % (enough) increased to 72,70 (excellent) for student achievement and 76% for student activity on the second cycle. The result also showed that student achievement on cognitive aspect have increased after the implementation of concept map teaching and learning strategy in evolution course.

Concept Mapping Influence on Student Interest in Basic Technology in Junior Secondary School in Yenagoa Local Government Area

This study examined Concept Mapping Influence on Student Interest in Basic Technology in Junior Secondary School in Yenagoa Local Government Area. Quasi-experimental design was used. Two research questions and two hypotheses tested at 0.05 level of significance were used to guide the study. The study population comprised 4502 JSS1I junior secondary school Basic technology students in public schools in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa. Sample of 400 JSS11 Basic Technology students was selected by simple random sampling technique for the study. Research instruments for data collection was “Basic Technology Interest Inventory Scale”. The instrument was validated by an expert and three subject teachers. The Reliability of the instrument was established using Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient of 0.73. The collected data were analysed, Mean and Standard Deviation were used to answer the Research questions while z-test was used to test the Hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. Findings of the study revealed that Students that were exposed to concept mapping instructional strategy had a higher interest in Basic Technology than their counterparts taught using lecture method. Based on the findings it was recommended that Basic Technology teachers should be encouraged to use concept mapping strategy for effective teaching and learning to arouse students’ interest.

Effect of Concept Mapping Strategy On Senior Secondary School Students' Performance in Mathematics in Ekiti State, Nigeria

Effect of Concept Mapping Strategy On Senior Secondary School Students' Performance in Mathematics in Ekiti State, Nigeria

Student's Perceptions Of Buzan and Edward's Concept Map Strategy For Teaching Arabic/ آراء الطلاب في استخدام استراتيجية الخريطة عند بوزان وإدوارد المفاهيمية

In practicing speaking skills, there are five language skills, such as vocabulary, sentence structure, reading, writing and listening. In an academic context, the content of the discussion contains ideas from the results of students' critical thinking. The ideas are arranged systematically, help students to speak fluently. Departing from the data, that Indonesian students are weak in critical thinking, as well as the curiosity of researchers about what strategies are suitable for improving speaking skills, this study aims to find a strategy using concept maps with several stages that will train students' skills in reading, vocabulary, write and speak. This study aims to describe the application of the concept map strategy and describe the obstacles faced by students, as well as solutions, as well as describe student perceptions. This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach with case studies, which focus on learning at Malang State Universities and Maulana Malik Ibrahim State Islamic University Malang. Data collection techniques by means of observation, interviews and documentation. As for the data analysis method, the researcher used the model according to Miles and Hubermen, the data analysis technique consisted of data collection, condensation, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of this study is: students' perceptions in implementing the strategy are divided into two, the beginning of application (aspects of mastery of the material, duration of time, habituation of learning and technology) and after application (aspects of vocabulary, compulsion, facilitating learning and psychological). And the Buzan and Edward's concept map strategy trains students to think critically and speak systematically and learn independently, as well as equip them with HOTS skills, both offline and online to improve speaking skills and hone reading and writing skills.

Enhancing students’ attitude towards biology using concept mapping and cooperative mastery learning instructional strategies

The effects of Concept Mapping (CM) and Cooperative Mastery Learning (CML) strategies on students' attitudes towards biology were investigated in this study to instill a positive attitude in students toward biology. The study adopted a quasi-experimental, non-equivalent control group design with pre-and post-tests. A total of 449 senior secondary students (SS2) from Nyamagabe District, Rwanda was studied. Pre- and post-administration of biology Attitude Questionnaire (BAQ) with the reliability (α= 0.95) was used to obtain data. Mean, standard deviation, analysis of covariance, and Bonferroni test were applied for data analysis. The findings showed that students exposed to the CM and CLM strategies have a significantly higher attitude towards biology than those taught using conventional teaching methods (CTM) (F (2, 445) =26.717, p=.000<.05). There was no significant difference in mean attitude scores between male and female students who were taught biology using CM (F (1,148) =.635, p=.427>0.05) and CML (F (1,141) =. 670, p=.796>0.05). Also, the results showed no significant interaction effect of treatment and gender on the attitude of students towards biology (F (2,442) =.586, p=.557>0.05). The study concluded that the CM and CML are effective teaching strategies in raising students’ attitudes towards biology regardless of gender. It is recommended among other things that biology teachers should adopt the CM and CML strategies during instruction to help students develop a positive attitude toward biology.

Improving students’ cognitive process in biology using concept mapping and cooperative mastery learning strategies

<span lang="EN-US">Students’ performance in biology in Rwanda National Examinations has been reported to be unsatisfactory. This demands teachers to shift to methods that enable students to acquire meaningful learning. In an attempt to cope with this situation, the effects of concept mapping (CM) and cooperative mastery learning (CML) on the cognitive process in biology among lower secondary school students in Nyamagabe district, Rwanda was investigated. A quasi-experimental non-equivalent pre-test, post-test control group design was applied to a sample of 449 senior secondary school two (SS2) students (224 males and 225 females) drawn from seven co-educational secondary schools purposively selected from 46 schools. The students were in CM (n=151), CML (n=144) and conventional teaching method (CTM) (n=154) groups. The biology Achievement Test with a reliability of 0.82 obtained from the Kuder Richardson (KR-21) formula was used to collect data. Analysis of Covariance and Bonferroni test were applied for data analysis. Findings revealed that CM and CML groups scored better in all cognitive domains tested than the CTM group. A statistically significant difference between CM and CML was observed in favor of the CM. Based on the findings, it was concluded that the CM and CML are capable of improving secondary school students’ mastery of the content taught at all levels of cognition. Therefore, learning with CM and CML could be a viable option for teachers for addressing attainment issues in biology.</span>

Effectiveness of the use of concept maps and simulated cases as a teaching-learning strategy in enhancing the learning confidence of baccalaureate nursing students: A qualitative approach

BackgroundDidactic lectures and exam-oriented learning can lead to students becoming passive learners who rely on rote memory. This learning style negatively impacts their ability to cultivate the core nursing values and critical thinking. ObjectivesThis study aimed to investigate the impact of a concept mapping teaching-learning strategy on undergraduate nursing students' ability to integrate theoretical biosciences knowledge into care practice and on their skills in critical thinking and teamwork. MethodsA qualitative research design was adopted. A course entitled Evaluation and Analysis of Adult Nursing Cases was developed based on a concept mapping strategy involving 24 simulated cases relevant to medical and surgical nursing. The participants were students from the two-year undergraduate nursing programme at a university in Taiwan. Data were collected from September 2020 to February 2021. Qualitative data were collected from semi-structured face-to-face interviews with 20 students and from 100 reflective reports on students' learning journeys. The data were analysed using qualitative content analysis. ResultsTwo major themes were identified: (1) changes in learning style and thinking and (2) rewards from learning. The participants reported that their learning style had changed from reliance on rote learning to image memory, and their thinking process from linear (cause-effect) to multifaceted thinking at different levels. The teaching and learning strategies contributed to feelings of ability advancement and psychological safety, which led to learning achievement and confidence. ConclusionThe use of a concept mapping strategy and simulated cases enhanced students' learning by enabling them to integrate theoretical knowledge and improve their thinking abilities. The teaching and learning strategies helped participants in learning about psychological safety and increased their learning confidence.

Towards Enhancement of Students Achievement in Physics Using Concept Mapping Strategy and Guided Discovery Method

This study investigated the relative effectiveness of Concept Mapping Strategy (CMS) and Guided Discovery Method (GDM) in enhancing students achievement in Physics. Gender influence on students achievement was also examined. A total of one hundred and fifteen (115) secondary school Physics students were involved in the study; the research work was carried out in the Wukari Education Zone of Taraba State. This research work adapted a quasi-experimental research design involving pre-test and post-test. Three research questions and three hypotheses were raised. Physics Achievement Test (PAT) was used for data collection. The items of PAT were subjected to item analysis. The reliability coefficient of the instrument was obtained using Kuder-Richardson 20 formula is .8. Mean and standard deviation was used to answer the research questions, while Analysis of Covariance was used to test the hypotheses formulated at .05 significance level. From the analysis, it is revealed that a statistically significant difference exists in the mean academic achievement scores of students taught physics using CMS and those taught using GDM in favor of CMS. Gender differences are not statistically significant in the mean academic achievement scores for both CMS and GDM groups. It is evident from the findings of this study that the use of CMS could provide a good way for students to learn Physics. It is recommended, based on the findings of the study, that Physics teachers should be encouraged to use a CMS while teaching Physics concepts to actively involve the students in identifying relationships in concepts. Government should utilize the services of various professional bodies like the Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN) in collaboration with the Nigeria Educational Research and Development Centre (NERDC) to organize seminars, workshops, conferences, in-service training and symposia to inform and train physics teachers on the use of innovative teaching method especially concept-mapping.

Using Concept Mapping Strategy to Develop Reading Comprehension Skills of EFL Prep Language School Pupils

Using Concept Mapping Strategy to Develop Reading Comprehension Skills of EFL Prep Language School Pupils

Effect of Concept Mapping Teaching Strategy on Students’ Misconceptions about Chemical Bonding in Rivers State

This study examined the effect of concept mapping teaching strategy on Senior Secondary Students’ misconceptions about chemical bonding in Rivers State. Mixed method design, specifically, exploratory mixed method design was adopted. The sample comprised 174 SS2 Students. The instruments were Chemical Bonding Misconceptions Diagnostic Test and Interview Schedule validated by two Science Education Lecturers. The reliability coefficient of 0.87 for the Chemical Bonding Misconceptions Diagnostic Test was determined by test-retest method using Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient formula. Careful piloting of the interview schedule was carried out, and the use of scientific terms as well as discussions were avoided to ensure reliability of the interview schedule. Research questions were answered using percentage and hypotheses tested at 0.05 level of significance using Analysis of Covariance. Findings of the study revealed a remarkable reduction in the high extents of students’ misconceptions about chemical bonding on the use of concept mapping strategy while negligible reduction was found with lecture teaching method. Also, statistically significant difference in the misconceptions of students taught with concept mapping strategy and those with lecture method was found. This suggests that students’ misconceptions about chemical bonding were corrected on application of concept mapping strategy. There was gender related difference in misconceptions of students taught chemical bonding using concept mapping strategy. It was recommended among others that; teachers should embrace the use of conceptual change strategies such as concept mapping in teaching chemical bonding and other abstract concepts in chemistry. Also, students’ misconceptions should be identified at the beginning of the lesson to facilitate correction. Keywords: misconceptions, concept mapping, chemical bonding, and teaching strategy

Effects of Concept Mapping and Cooperative Mastery Learning Strategies on Students’ Achievement in Photosynthesis and Attitudes towards Instructional Strategies

Students' low performance in biology perturbs many teachers and other stakeholders. This has sparked research into learning strategies that might be utilized to improve students’ performance in the subject. This study investigated the effects of Concept Mapping (CM) and Cooperative Mastery Learning (CML) on students' achievement in photosynthesis. A pre-test, post-test, non-equivalent control group, quasi-experimental design was used. A sample of 449 students was drawn from the population of 6,708 senior two secondary students (SS2) in Nyamagabe district, Rwanda. Photosynthesis Achievement Test (PAT) (KR-21 = .82), Attitude Towards Concept Mapping Questionnaire (ATCMQ), and Attitude Towards Cooperative Mastery Learning Questionnaire (ATCMLQ) were used for data collection. Data were analyzed mainly using mean and standard deviation, Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA), and t-test. Findings revealed that the students who were exposed to the CM and CML attained significantly higher mean achievement scores in the PAT than those exposed to Conventional Teaching Methods (CTM) (F (2, 445) = 385.242, p<0.05). The CM group students achieved significantly better than the CML group. Moreover, there was no significant interaction effect between instructional strategies and gender in achievement (F (2, 442) =. 344, p > .05). The students showed a significant and positive attitudes towards the use of CM over the use of CM (t=5.8, p<.05). Thus, the CM and CML are effective strategies for successful and meaningful photosynthesis learning. It was recommended among other things that the biology teachers should use the CM and CML to enhance students’ achievement in biology especially in difficult and abstract concepts like photosynthesis.

Concept Mapping Strategy through Hybrid Flexible Course: Its Significance toward Student Achievement

The pandemic era pushed teachers to switch their teaching methods into online learning. The concept mapping strategy was one of the most effective teaching strategies for teaching English in face-o face mode . Is the concept mapping strategy still effective in online learning mode? This study utilized a quantitative approach to compare the use of concept mapping strategy and conventional strategy. Both classes did the instruction through hybrid flexible course. To obtain the data, test and observation were used. ANCOVA was performed to analyze the data to get the specific data concern to the effect of the strategy to the student grade. The findings showed that in the hybrid flexible course, concept mapping strategy did not impact the students’ achievement, but from the observation, it did impact the students’ motivation and activity during the instruction. It can be concluded that there is no significant difference of using concept mapping strategy and conventional strategy through hybrid flexible course

The Influence of Concept Map Learning Strategies and Thinking Styles on Cultural History Islamic Students Madrasah Ibtidaiyah in Private

The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of the concept map learning strategy and thinking style on the learning outcomes of Islamic Cultural History for students at Gunungsitoli City's Private Madrasah Ibtidaiyah. This study employs an experimental method with a 2 x 2 quasi-experimental factorial design. The influence of concept mapping and expository learning strategies on learning outcomes of Islamic Cultural History in terms of students' thinking styles will be compared using this design. According to the findings of this study, students from the Gunungsitoli Private Madrasah in Gunungsitoli who were taught using concept map learning strategies achieved higher Islamic Cultural History learning outcomes than students who were taught using expository learning strategies, where the average value of history learning outcomes was lower. Students at Private Madrasah Ibtidaiyah in Gunungsitoli City who were taught with the concept map learning strategy had a higher level of Islamic culture than students who were taught with the expository learning strategy.

EFFECTIVENESS OF CONCEPT MAPPING STRATEGY ON STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT IN ZOOLOGY AT THE HIGHER SECONDARY LEVEL

This study examined the effect of concept mapping teaching strategy on student’s achievement in zoology at XI standard students. It also examined the differential effect in achievement among zoology students. The study used two groups pretest-posttest equivalent-groups design, 50 students for adopting for the present research. Zoology Achievement Test (ZAT) developed by the researcher and validated by experts was used for the present study. Students taught using concept mapping strategy achieved higher scores and significantly better than those taught using conventional (lecture) method. The study recommended among other things that since concept mapping is found to be an effective strategy and enhanced achievement among zoology students, teachers of this subject should accept it as one of the strategies they can use in zoology classroom.

Peningkatan Prestasi Belajar IPA melalui Strategi Peta Konsep pada Siswa Kelas VII-A SMPN 1 Lenek Semester II Tahun Pelajaran 2020/2021

This study aims to determine the improvement of Integrated Science learning outcomes by applying the Concept Map Strategy. This research is a type of classroom action research conducted in class VII-A of SMPN 2 Aikmel. Data collection was carried out by experiments, observations, tests, documentation, and interviews. Data on learning outcomes and student participation in learning were analyzed using comparative descriptive techniques, namely by comparing research results obtained between cycles, while learning implementation data were analyzed using critical analysis techniques, namely by revealing the weaknesses and strengths of the performance displayed by the teacher in the implementation of activities during action. The results of the analysis show that student learning outcomes have increased, this can be seen from the test results data, the cycles have increased. Classical completeness in the first cycle of 65% increased to 91% in the second cycle, meaning that there was an increase in learning outcomes of 26%. Besides learning outcomes, there was also an increase in student activity from the first cycle, an average of 2.85 (moderately active category) and an increase in the second cycle of 4.05 (active category) this means that there was an increase in student activity of 1.2.

THE IMPACT OF CONCEPT MAPPING AS A TEACHING STRATEGY ON THE STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT AND INTEREST IN ENGLISH

The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of concept mapping as a teaching strategy on the students’ achievement and interest in English. It is a quasi-experimental design of non- equivalent pre-test post-test control group is used. Stratified random sampling technique is adapted in selecting the 250 students from the different schools in the Philippines. Two research instruments is developed by the researchers and used for data collection are: Students’ English Achievement Test (STAT) and Students’ Interest Inventory (SII). Mean and Standard Deviation are used to answer the three research questions, while three hypotheses are tested at 0.05 error margins using the t-test analysis. The result of the findings showed that there is significant difference in the mean achievement scores and interest rating of students are exposed to concept mapping strategy in English. There is a significant impact on the gender of the respondents on achievement of students that are exposed to concept mapping strategy. The researchers recommended among other things: the integration of concept mapping strategy in the curriculum, adequate training of English teachers on the use of concept mapping strategy. KEYWORDS: concept mapping; achievement; interest; gender; teaching strategy; and interest in English

Assessment of academic achievements and memorisation power of students by concept map strategy and traditional lecture approach

The challenges in the 21st century have made learning a complex process. In this age, new and conceptual learning strategies are being used to compete with the challenges. The concept map learning strategy has shown positive influences on students’ academic achievements and quality of education. This learning strategy has also showed a significant effect on students’ critical thinking skills. A research study has been conducted to assess the students’ academic achievements and memorisation power by concept map learning strategy and traditional learning approach. The students of a primary school studying in fifth grade in general course for section A (concept map learning strategy) and section B (Traditional lecture learning strategy) were assessed. The descriptive statistics and t-test analysis were also carried out on the results obtained from the students by concept map and traditional learning strategies. Statistical analysis showed that concept map learning strategy improved the students’ academic achievements and memorisation power significantly.
 
 Keywords: Critical thinking skills, learning skills, microbiology, strategies, primary school.

Effects of a concept mapping-based two-tier test strategy on students’ digital game-based learning performances and behavioral patterns

This study explored the effects of a Concept Mapping-based Two-tier Test Gaming (CM-TTG) approach on learning achievement. Specifically, the two-tier test was employed as a learning diagnosis tool, and concept maps were utilized as the learning strategies to improve the students' learning achievement. To investigate the effectiveness of the proposed approach, a quasi-experimental design was applied to compare the learning achievement, learning motivation, flow experience, and cognitive loads of ninth-grade students using the CM-TTG approach and those using the conventional two-tier test-based gaming approach; moreover, the behavioral patterns of the experimental group and the control group using the different approaches as well as low- and high-achievers in the CM-TTG were analyzed as well. The results of the study showed that the concept-mapping strategy used with the two-tier test digital game-based learning could significantly improve the students' learning achievement. There were no significant differences in the learning motivation, flow experience, or cognitive loads of the two groups. Besides, the average scores of the two groups' learning motivation and flow experience were above 3.0, and those of their cognitive load ratings were below 3.0. It is inferred that the CM-TTG approach did not have a significant impact on the students' cognitive load, learning motivation, or flow experience. However, an examination of the participants' learning behavior patterns in the experimental group revealed that there were distinct differences between high-achieving and low-achieving students, as the former would actively build connections between concept maps and learning tasks to help them achieve the learning goals, while the low-achieving students would feel lost in the game without enforced instructions. Finally, through interviews, we analyzed and synthesized key factors impacting the students’ learning achievements with the CM-TTG approach to serve as a reference for future research.

THE IMPACT OF CONCEPT MAPPING IN TEACHING SCIENCE IN MAGUINDANAO

Concept mapping is a teaching strategy that helps students to organize information and facts for knowledge representation. It can be used to help students understand science subject matters and concepts. The study sougth to determine the impact of the concept mapping in teaching science among Grade 12 students in Maguindanao. Specifically, this study aims to determine the students scores in a test before and after the introduction of concept mapping strategy. Likewise, the study determined the significant improvement of the students’ scores after the concept mapping strategy in instruction. The single group pretest-posttest design was used with a detailed lesson plan. The multiple choice type of test and consists of 25 items with lesson plan was the main tool for data gathering The mean, frequencey and percentage counts were used to describe the pretest and posttest scores of the students. The t-test was used to determine the significant difference between the students’ pretest and posttest scores. The t-value was set at 0.05 levels of significance.
 Findings from the study showed that there were significantly improve the scores of the pretest and posttest of the Grade 12 students in Maguindanao. This implies that the scores of the Grade 12 students improved significantly after the exposure of the concetp mapping strategy. This mean that use concetp mapping strategy increased the students’ scores.

E-Learning Integrated Active Learning Strategies to Improve the Critical Thinking Skills

Physics learning is expected to provide students with the provision to grow and improve critical thinking skills. Learning that is suitable for improving critical thinking is an active learning strategy that is integrated with e-learning. The results of previous studies indicate that college students’ critical thinking skills are in low category. This study aims to analyze the improvement of students’ critical thinking skills through active learning strategies. The active learning strategies used are Reading guides, Concept Mapping Strategy, and Information Search Strategy. The design of this study used posttest only control group design. Students’ critical thinking skills are measured using 6 essays and through student worksheets. The results showed that critical thinking skills of experiment group were higher than control group.