Asia-Pacific Forum on Science Learning and Teaching, Volume 13, Issue 1, Article 7 (Jun., 2012) Ananta Kumar JENA Does constructivist approach applicable through concept maps to achieve meaningful learning in Science? Previous Contents Next

Purpose of the Study

In this study, existing concept and its theoretical description are expressed by hierarchical and spider concept maps by the help of elementary school students. The building of concept maps (e.g. hierarchical and spider concept map) from the theoretical conceptualization; needs creativity, collaboration and sharing of information among the peer. The 1^st purpose was to know the effectiveness of spider/hierarchical cooperative concept-map approach over spider/hierarchical individual concept map science learning among the elementary school students. The 2^nd was whether concept map applicable for constructivist approach. The 3^rd was to evaluate the learners’ concept map and learning behaviours by using (Jena & Panda, 2009) scoring procedure.