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Concept mapping: An aid to teaching and learning: AMEE Guide No. 157
Dario Torre1, Deborah German1, Barbara Daley2
1College of Medicine, University of Central Florida, FL, USA.
Medical Teacher
|March 2, 2023
Summary
Concept mapping visually represents understanding and is a valuable strategy in medical education. This guide details its theoretical basis, instructional use, and implementation for health professions education.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Health Professions Education
- Learning Strategies
Background:
- Concept maps are graphic tools for learners to illustrate conceptual understanding.
- Concept mapping is recognized as a beneficial learning strategy within medical education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of concept mapping.
- To guide the instructional application of concept mapping in health professions education.
Main Methods:
- Describing key elements and implementation processes for concept mapping.
- Exploring various mapping techniques tailored to specific purposes and contexts.
- Examining collaborative concept mapping and its role in knowledge co-construction.
Main Results:
- Concept mapping facilitates the depiction of learner understanding.
- Collaborative concept mapping enhances knowledge co-construction.
- Concept mapping can be utilized for assessment for learning and remediation.
Conclusions:
- Concept mapping offers a versatile strategy for enhancing learning and assessment in health professions education.
- Effective implementation requires understanding theoretical basis, key elements, and varied techniques.
- Challenges in implementation are acknowledged, alongside opportunities for remediation.
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