Publication Type
Journal Article
Version
publishedVersion
Publication Date
7-2019
Abstract
Mental models and cognitive maps have been used in college business education as an instructional design technique, assessment tool, and learning strategy. The authors propose a novel use of mental models and cognitive maps as a device to elicit students’ challenges in learning the domain knowledge of a course. Such usage is illustrated in a management information systems course. This student-focused approach can help instructor to better understand students’ learning challenges and enhance teaching effectiveness.
Keywords
Business education, Cognitive maps, Learning challenges, Mental models
Discipline
Databases and Information Systems | Higher Education
Research Areas
Data Science and Engineering; Information Systems and Management
Publication
Journal of Education for Business
Volume
94
Issue
5
First Page
281
Last Page
289
ISSN
0883-2323
Identifier
10.1080/08832323.2018.1527748
Publisher
Taylor and Francis Group
Citation
SHEN, Zixing; TAN, Songxin; and SIAU, Keng.
Use of mental models and cognitive maps to understand students’ learning challenges. (2019). Journal of Education for Business. 94, (5), 281-289.
Available at: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/sis_research/9597
Creative Commons License
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Additional URL
https://doi.org/10.1080/08832323.2018.1527748