Uplatnenie pojmových máp v geografii na základnej škole

Application of Mind Maps in Geography at Primary Schools

Alfonz Gajdoš, Dominika Majcherová

In: Geografické informácie (Geographical Information), Ročník (Volume) 22, Číslo (Issue) 1, 2018, p. 91-102, ISSN 1337-9453

DOI: 10.17846/GI.2018.22.1.91-102

Abstract

This work refers to possibilities of using concept maps in a teaching process. We focus on using them from the perspective of a pupil and especially from the perspective of a teacher. The aim is to give to a teacher some instructions for using concept maps in different phases of a class, for making notes, for the work with some text and others. Some methodical drafts of classes were created for this purpose. Pupils of the 6th year were our research cohort. In the empiric part, using methods such as pedagogical experiment, analysis of activity products and questionnaire, we try to point to effectivity of using concept maps in classes in comparison with classical teaching methods in geography classes. The questionnaire is concentrated on attitudes and opinions of pupils to teaching with concept maps. The results give information for the field of praxis. The work can be used as a simple manual and inspiration for the teachers who would like to apply this method in their classes.

Keywords: geography, concept maps, innovative methods, using of concept maps

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