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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Cognitive Science

Background:

  • Concept mapping (CM) is a visual learning strategy that organizes and represents knowledge.
  • Its effectiveness in medical education, particularly for problem-solving and knowledge recall, requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of CM on medical students' academic performance in problem-solving and declarative knowledge.
  • To assess students' perceptions of CM as a learning tool.

Main Methods:

  • An analytical, questionnaire-based study was conducted at Bahria University Medical and Dental College.
  • Students were assessed using problem-solving (MCQs) and declarative knowledge (essay) questions, with 50% of topics covered by CM.
  • A 10-item Likert scale questionnaire and open-ended questions evaluated student perceptions.

Main Results:

  • Concept mapping significantly improved scores on problem-solving questions compared to traditional lectures (p<0.001).
  • No significant difference was found in declarative knowledge question scores (p=0.704).
  • The majority of students reported positive perceptions, finding CM helpful and enjoyable.

Conclusions:

  • Concept mapping effectively enhances academic performance in problem-solving for medical students.
  • CM does not significantly impact declarative knowledge acquisition.
  • Student feedback strongly supports the utility and positive reception of CM in medical education.