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Concept mapping for the development of medical curricula
Author(s) -
Edmondson Katherine M.
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
journal of research in science teaching
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.067
H-Index - 131
eISSN - 1098-2736
pISSN - 0022-4308
DOI - 10.1002/tea.3660320709
Subject(s) - scope (computer science) , curriculum , discipline , engineering ethics , curriculum development , integrated curriculum , curriculum mapping , concept map , curriculum theory , sociology , mathematics education , pedagogy , computer science , psychology , engineering , social science , programming language
Increased use of problem‐based approaches to medical education has highlighted the challenges of curricular revision and interdisciplinary development. Venturing beyond disciplinary boundaries can be difficult, despite a desire to create interdisciplinary courses and adopt new ways of teaching. Concept mapping is an effective tool for developing an integrated curriculum. This article includes examples of concept maps that represent an entire veterinary curriculum, specific courses, and case‐based exercises. The author argues that concept mapping is a valuable tool for curriculum development of any scope or discipline, but is particularly helpful for creating interdisciplinary courses and case‐based exercises.