Use of Mental Models and Cognitive Maps to Understand Students' Learning Challenges
Abstract
Mental models and cognitive maps have been used in college business education as an instructional design technique, assessment tool, and learning strategy. The authors propose a novel use of mental models and cognitive maps as a device to elicit students' challenges in learning the domain knowledge of a course. Such usage is illustrated in a management information systems course. This student-focused approach can help instructor to better understand students' learning challenges and enhance teaching effectiveness.
Recommended Citation
Shen, Z., Tan, S., & Siau, K. (2019). Use of Mental Models and Cognitive Maps to Understand Students' Learning Challenges. Journal of Education for Business, 94(5), pp. 281-289. Taylor & Francis.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1080/08832323.2018.1527748
Department(s)
Business and Information Technology
Keywords and Phrases
Business education; Cognitive maps; Learning challenges; Mental models
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
0883-2323
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2018 Taylor & Francis, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 May 2019
