Students' Response to the Questionnaire about the Usefulness of Concept Maps for Problem-Based Learning and the Forms of Concept Maps

Kang, Bong Jin; Kim, Seok Kon; Kang, Bong Jin; Kim, Seok Kon

doi:2009.21.1.67

Korean J Med Educ > Volume 21(1); 2009 > Article

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Korean Journal of Medical Education 2009;21(1): 67-74. doi: https://doi.org/10.3946/kjme.2009.21.1.67

문제바탕학습에서 사용한 개념도의 유용성에 대한 학생의 설문반응과 개념도의 유형

강봉진, 김석곤

단국대학교 의과대학 마취통증의학교실

Students' Response to the Questionnaire about the Usefulness of Concept Maps for Problem-Based Learning and the Forms of Concept Maps

Bong Jin Kang, Seok Kon Kim

Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Dankook University, College of Medicine, Cheonan, Korea.

Corresponding Author: Bong Jin Kang, Tel: 041-550-6819, Fax: 041-551-9330, Email: anebjkang@hanmail.net

Received: November 6, 2008; Accepted: February 4, 2009.

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: Concept maps have been studied and used in diverse ways in scientific fields. This study aimed to investigate the usefulness and limitations of using concept maps during problem-based learning (PBL) in Year 3 medical students. METHODS: After each PBL module, we gathered concept maps from each pair of students and questionnaires about the usefulness and limitations of concept maps, and analyzed them. RESULTS: There were two types of concept maps, with some modifications. The students felt that concept maps provided overall understanding, analysis, and reorganization of problem cases. But, they also criticized shortage of disciplines related to drawing skills and rationales for each type of map. A strong need for expert maps and feedback for students resulted. CONCLUSION: For optimal use of concept maps, we recommend that the committee implements a plan to teach drawing skills, explains rationales for each type of map, and gives feedback to students.

Keywords: Problem-based learning;Concept formation