Investigating a concept-based tool to enhance the process of curriculum development: an example for healthcare...

This paper reports on a first exploration carried out in the CoMET (COncept Modelling Environment for Teachers) project to investigate the educational potential of a concept-based toolkit developed in the GALEN project. In particular, on whether such tools can offer a basis to support and enhance healthcare curriculum development. We first adapted part of the toolkit by developing a front-end user friendly interface to access the conceptual knowledge. We then collected data from an empirical study. Preliminary results suggest that the concept-based approach of the CoMET tools is viable and has several potential benefits for educational activities. Directions for further work in the use of the concept-based tool for teaching as well as learning are also discussed.