Journal of Engineering Education Transformations

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Computer based Concept maps as a tool for assessment for meaningful learning


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1 Department of Design, Terna Engineering College, Navi Mumbai, India
2 Department of Design, IIT Guwahati, India
3 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Datta Meghe College of Engineering, Navi Mumbai, India

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The present study investigates use of blended concept map technique appliedtothethermodynamics inthesecond year ofMechanicalengineeringofUniversityofMumbai, India. Two studies have been designed. In one study, traditional teacher leaning was followed to learn the topic of thermodynamicsandinanotherstudy,studentstaughtthesametopic withconcept mapusingsoftware. The present work shows that there is significant difference between test score of pre and posttests who uses concept maps. Students showed positive inclination towards use of concept maps.

Keywords

Concept maps, meaningful learning, Bloom’s taxonomy.
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Authors

Sachin K Kamble
Department of Design, Terna Engineering College, Navi Mumbai, India
Santosh Jagtap
Department of Design, IIT Guwahati, India
Usha C Pawar
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Datta Meghe College of Engineering, Navi Mumbai, India

Abstract


The present study investigates use of blended concept map technique appliedtothethermodynamics inthesecond year ofMechanicalengineeringofUniversityofMumbai, India. Two studies have been designed. In one study, traditional teacher leaning was followed to learn the topic of thermodynamicsandinanotherstudy,studentstaughtthesametopic withconcept mapusingsoftware. The present work shows that there is significant difference between test score of pre and posttests who uses concept maps. Students showed positive inclination towards use of concept maps.

Keywords


Concept maps, meaningful learning, Bloom’s taxonomy.