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Fuzzy cognitive mapping: Applications in education
Author(s) -
Cole Jason R.,
Persichitte Kay A.
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
international journal of intelligent systems
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.291
H-Index - 87
eISSN - 1098-111X
pISSN - 0884-8173
DOI - 10.1002/(sici)1098-111x(200001)15:1<1::aid-int1>3.0.co;2-v
Subject(s) - fuzzy cognitive map , computer science , conceptual change , cognition , fuzzy logic , knowledge management , cognitive science , artificial intelligence , mathematics education , psychology , fuzzy control system , neuro fuzzy , neuroscience
Fostering conceptual and cognitive change in learners can be difficult. Students often come to a learning situation with robust, implicit understandings of the material under study. One explanation for the implicit nature of these understandings is a lack of metaknowledge about the knowledge to be acquired. Helping learners create metaknowledge may free paths to conceptual change. This paper proposes the use of fuzzy cognitive maps (FCMs) as a tool for creating metaknowledge and exploring hidden implications of a learner's understanding. Two specific educational applications of FCMs are explored in detail and recommendations are included for further investigations within educational contexts. ©2000 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.