Hi I too use concept or cognitive maps a lot. For example, I include a cognitive map at the start of powerpoint shows and jump back to it at important points using hyperlinks. In a paper with Allan Paivio on dual coding theory and education, I reviewed some of the relevant literature under the topic of associative structures. It is scattered a bit throughout the paper, which can be found at
http://ion.uwinnipeg.ca/~clark2/JimClark/Publications&Manuscripts(M)/1991-Clark&Paivio-DCT&Educ.pdf Very briefly, the use of such structures is consistent with much research on memory and related theories (e.g., importance of organization and schemas), as well as much educational research on use of such structures by students and professors. Research shows, for example, that students who have cognitive structures similar to those of an instructor tend to do better in the course, although I suspect some of the effect is really little / no structure versus some structure. My only ambivalence about explicitly presenting such maps is that the students then do not get an opportunity to practice making them. I remember spending much time as an undergraduate trying to summarize entire courses in this manner. Who knows what the impact of that experience was? Take care Jim James M. Clark Professor & Chair of Psychology [email protected] Room 4L41A 204-786-9757 204-774-4134 Fax Dept of Psychology, U of Winnipeg 515 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3B 0R4 CANADA >>> Michael Britt <[email protected]> 10-Jan-13 9:09 PM >>> I use concept maps a lot. I find them to be useful ways to organize my notes. I was wondering if anyone knew of any interesting research on this topic. I see connections to gestalt psychology (organizational principles for example) but anyone know of some research regarding why they're effective ways to learn? I suppose that the creation of a "mindmap" (or whatever you want to call them) requires some active thinking on the learner's part. Other ideas/research anyone have handy? Thanks, Michael Michael A. Britt, Ph.D. [email protected] http://www.ThePsychFiles.com Twitter: mbritt --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [email protected]. To unsubscribe click here: http://fsulist.frostburg.edu/u?id=13251.645f86b5cec4da0a56ffea7a891720c9&n=T&l=tips&o=22821 or send a blank email to leave-22821-13251.645f86b5cec4da0a56ffea7a89172...@fsulist.frostburg.edu --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [email protected]. To unsubscribe click here: http://fsulist.frostburg.edu/u?id=13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df5d5&n=T&l=tips&o=22823 or send a blank email to leave-22823-13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df...@fsulist.frostburg.edu
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