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Serial concept maps: tools for concept analysis.

Anita C All¹, LaRae I Huycke

¹Joint MSN Program, Auburn University, Alabama 36849-5506 USA. aca0001@auburn.edu

The Journal of Nursing Education

|June 6, 2007

Summary

Serial concept mapping helps nursing students grasp abstract theory by visualizing knowledge evolution. This active learning strategy enhances understanding of nursing theory and practice connections.

Area of Science:

Nursing Education
Cognitive Science

Background:

Nursing theory requires abstract thinking, often challenging for graduate students.
Concept analysis is a traditional method to aid abstract thought.
Concept maps visualize individual knowledge on a topic.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the utility of serial concept mapping in nursing education.
To assess how serial concept maps reveal student learning and perception evolution.
To evaluate the role of serial mapping in fostering dialogue between students and faculty.

Main Methods:

Students created sequential concept maps to illustrate their evolving understanding of a concept.
Faculty assessed maps, identified relationships, and provided feedback.
The process involved active engagement and dialogue.

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Main Results:

Serial concept maps demonstrated individual differences in learning and perception.
The method revealed student progress in understanding complex concepts.
Active dialogue during mapping enhanced the link between theory and practice.

Conclusions:

Serial concept mapping is an effective tool for developing abstract thinking in nursing students.
This pedagogical approach facilitates deeper comprehension of nursing theory.
Serial concept mapping is adaptable to both online and traditional educational settings.