Internal consistency of the scores was found for the diversity maps. This further validates the identified attributes as essential criteria in the scoring rubric. Using a computerized concept mapping program to assess preservice teachers' thinking about effective teaching. Concept maps to promote meaningful learning. Using concept mapping to detect intervention effective in improving pre-service elementary education majors' understanding of science topic.
Concept mapping brings long-term movement toward meaningful learning.
Investigation of the effectiveness of concept mapping as an instructional tool. The validity and reliability of concept mapping as an alternative science assessment when item response theory is used for scoring. The concept map as an aid to instruction in science and mathematics. A longitudinal study. A tool to develop reflective science instruction.