Instructional designers and curriculum developers
Designing a curriculum unit on concept formation for graduate-level education courses
Cas d’usage
À propos
The 'Role of Concepts in Learning & Instructional Design' mind map template provides a structured overview of 54 nodes covering concept theory, similarity views, and conceptual change. Designed for instructional designers and educators, it explores key topics such as 'Classical-Attribute Isolation View of Concepts', 'Prototype/Probabilistic View of Concepts', and 'Exemplar View of Concepts'. The template also addresses 'Problems with Similarity Views of Concepts', including the inability to account for varying functions like classification and inference, and introduces alternative perspectives like 'Actional Views of Concepts' and 'Theory-based Views of Concepts'. It concludes with implications for 'Conceptual Change' in learning and assessment, making it a comprehensive reference for understanding how concepts are formed and taught.
Conditions d'utilisationQuand utiliser ce modèle
Teacher trainers and professional development facilitators
Preparing a workshop on conceptual change for science teachers
Assessment specialists and educational researchers
Developing assessment strategies that evaluate deep understanding rather than rote memorization
Comment utiliser ce modèle
Étape 1
Open and Explore the Core Structure
Open the template in Xmind to navigate the six main branches covering concept theory, similarity views, and conceptual change.
Étape 2
Customize Content and Brainstorm Assessments
Add your own case studies to the specific concept views and use the implications branch to develop targeted learning assessment methods.
Étape 3
Finalize and Share Your Instructional Map
Expand the sub-branches with additional research before exporting your completed mind map as a PDF or image for educational use.
Questions fréquentes
The template includes 54 nodes organized into six main branches: What are concepts?, Similarity View of Concepts, Problems with Similarity Views, Other Views, Concepts and Conceptual Change, and Implications for Learning and Assessment.
Use it to map out concept learning theories, identify key views like classical or prototype, and apply implications of conceptual change to design assessments that address learner misconceptions.
Yes, the .xmind file can be opened in Xmind desktop or web, fully editable, and exported as PDF or image for printing.
The template outlines issues like the assumption that similarity is based on shared features at the same abstractness level, and the inability to explain concept functions such as classification and inference.
Conceptual change occurs when learners restructure their understanding because new information conflicts with existing beliefs, depending on metacognitive, motivational, and affective processes.
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