Learning, creating, and using knowledge : concept maps as facilitative tools in schools and corporations / Joseph D. Novak.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Novak, Joseph D. (Joseph Donald)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Learning, Psychology of.

Cognitive maps (Psychology).

Instructional systems--Design.

Instructional systems.

Constructivism (Education).

Physical Description:

xiv, 317 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Routledge, 2010.

Summary:

This fully revised and updated edition of Learning, Creating, and Using Knowledge recognizes that the future of economic well being in today's knowledge and information society rests upon the effectiveness of schools and corporations to empower their people to be more effective learners and knowledge creators. Novak's pioneering theory of education presented in the First Edition remains viable and useful. This new edition updates his theory for meaningful learning and autonomous knowledge building along with tools to make it operational-that is, concept maps, created with the use of CMap Tools and the V diagram.

The theory, is easy to put into practice, since it includes resources to facilitate the process, especially, concept maps, now optimised by CMapTools software. CMapTools software is highly intuitive and easy to use. People who have until now been reluctant to use the new technologies in their professional lives will find this book particularly helpful. Learning, Creating, and Using Knowledge is essential reading for educators at all levels and corporate managers who seek to enhance worker productivity.

Changes in the Second Edition:

Uses concept maps extensively to illustrate key ideas from learning theory, theory of knowledge, and instructional theory

Includes new examples of how the theory applies in school and corporate settings

Gives more emphasis to the importance of applying educational ideas in corporations

Discusses ideas on metacognition and other strategies for enhancing learning

Looks at learner misconceptions, including suggestions for remediating misconceptions

Contents:

An overview of the book

The need for a theory of education

Meaningful learning for empowerment

The construction of new meanings

Ausubel's assimilation learning theory

The nature of knowledge and how humans create knowledge

The effective teacher/manager

The context for education/management

Evaluation and rewards

Improving education in schools and corporations.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

9780415991841

0415991846

9780415991858

0415991854

9780203862001

0203862007

OCLC:

277196025