Concept Mapping: as a Tool for Problem Based Learning

NCT06227741 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: IRB0001260
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 140
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study delves into the utilization of concept mapping as a strategic tool within problem-based learning (PBL) to enhance students' problem-solving skills, metacognitive awareness, and self-directed learning abilities. Concept mapping, a visual representation of knowledge structures, is explored as a means to cultivate and refine students' problem-solving capabilities, preparing them for challenges in various domains.

Conditions

Educational Problems; Problem;Learning

Keywords

education; concept mapping; Problem Solving skills

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• improving students' metacognitive awareness

  Nursing students exposed to the concept mapping technique exhibited a higher score in the metacognitive awareness skills inventory ( total scores ranging from 30: 150 and a higher score of more than 90 indicating higher Metacognitive Awareness) than those not exposed to concept mapping.

  2 months

• improving students' Problem-Based Learning

  Nursing students exposed to the concept mapping technique exhibited a higher score on the problem-solving skills questionnaire( total scores range from 28 to 140 and higher scores more than 56 indicating higher problem-solving skills) than students not exposed to concept mapping.

  2 months

Study Arms (2)

concept mapping

EXPERIMENTAL

utility of concept mapping as a learning tool for problem solving. As well, examine the effect of using concept mapping as a tool for problem based learning on students' Metacognitive Awareness, problem solving skills, , and self -directed learning at Zagazig Faculty of Nursing

Other: Concept Mapping: as a Tool for Problem Based Learning

traditional learning experience

NO INTERVENTION

utility of traditional learning experience as a learning tool

Interventions

Concept Mapping: as a Tool for Problem Based Learning OTHER

Concept mapping is a visual representation and organizational tool that illustrates the relationships between concepts, ideas, and information. It involves creating a graphical depiction of knowledge, typically using nodes or boxes to represent concepts and connecting lines or arrows to signify the relationships between them. The central concept or main idea is often positioned in the center of the map, with subsidiary concepts branching out from it. These maps serve as a comprehensive overview of a subject, highlighting the hierarchical structure and interconnectedness of various elements.

concept mapping

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 30 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• from 2 -4th academic year
• accept to participate in this study

You may not qualify if:

• first academic year
• psychological or mental disorder

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Alexandria University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Faculty of Nursing

Masjid al Khiḑr, Semoha, 11511, Egypt

Location

Study Officials

• mohamed H atta

  Faculty of nursing, Alexandria university, Egypt

  STUDY CHAIR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Purpose: OTHER
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Model Details: concept mapping

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 25, 2023
• First Posted: January 29, 2024
• Study Start: August 1, 2023
• Primary Completion: September 30, 2023
• Study Completion: December 20, 2023
• Last Updated: January 29, 2024

Record last verified: 2023-12

Locations

EG (1)