Mapping Biology Knowledge

• Main Authors: Fisher, Kathleen M. (Author), Wandersee, James H. (Author), Moody, David E. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands, 2002.
• Series: Science & Technology Education Library, 11
• Subjects: Education.; Software engineering.; Science education.; Cognitive psychology.; Science Education.; Learning & Instruction.; Cognitive Psychology.; Software Engineering/Programming and Operating Systems.
• Online Access: View fulltext via EzAccess

Mapping Biology Knowledge addresses two key topics in the context of biology, promoting meaningful learning and knowledge mapping as a strategy for achieving this goal. Meaning-making and meaning-building are examined from multiple perspectives throughout the book. In many biology courses, students...

Table of Contents:

• Overviee of Knowledge Mapping
• The Nature of Biology Knowledge
• Knowing Biology
• Student Misconceptions in Biology
• Meaningful and Mindful Learning
• Language, Analogy, and Biology
• Using Concept Circle Diagramming as a Knowledge Mapping Tool
• Using Concept Mapping as a Knowledge Mapping Tool
• SemNet® Semantic Networking
• The Paradox of the Textbook.