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The use of active learning programs in combination with new learning and assessment methods like concept mapping could be lead to the more student oriented learning and teaching. The aim of the study is to evaluate active learning programs by using a Concept Mapping method and to make suggestion for further development of the programs. In the study 414 concept maps from 207 basic school students were collected before and after participation in on of the active learning programs (ALPs). The results showed that active learning programs helped the students to acquire new knowledge and reduce misconceptions. To increase the efficiency of the ALPs it is recommended to increase the duration and also compose one-class multi-day programs.
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Examples of Students’ Concept maps
Why the soil is important for the nature and humans? (Fig. 10)
An example of student concept map before the active learning program.
Why the soil is important for the nature and humans? (Fig. 11)
An example of student concept map after the active learning program.
How are fishes adapted to the water? (Fig. 12)
An example of student concept map before the active learning program.
How are fishes adapted to the water? (Fig. 13)
An example of student concept map after the active learning program.
Examples of one experiment from ALP “Vertebrates and Invertebrates”
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Reiska, P., Möllits, A., Rannikmäe, M. (2016). Enhancing the Value of Active Learning Programs for Students’ Knowledge Acquisition by Using the Concept Mapping Method. In: Cañas, A., Reiska, P., Novak, J. (eds) Innovating with Concept Mapping. CMC 2016. Communications in Computer and Information Science, vol 635. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-45501-3_7
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