Concept Mapping to Support Science Learning

  Summary of Khazen (2025)

Background & Existing Knowledge

Concept mapping is an effective educational tool that helps students visualize relationships between scientific concepts, making learning more interactive and engaging​.

New Insights from This Study

✔ Concept mapping encourages students to structure and connect scientific ideas, leading to deeper comprehension and better recall of key concepts.
✔ Students who engaged in concept mapping showed increased confidence in explaining scientific processes and understanding complex relationships.
✔ The use of concept maps helped students organize their thoughts systematically, reducing confusion and enhancing problem-solving abilities.

Practical Applications: How Educators Can Use This Research

📌 Introduce concept maps as a regular part of science instruction to help students see connections between ideas and reinforce their understanding.
📌 Use interactive mapping exercises in groups to encourage collaboration, discussion, and peer-supported learning.
📌 Implement concept maps in assessments to evaluate how well students can organize and apply scientific concepts.

Conclusion

Concept mapping improves student engagement, enhances comprehension, and strengthens critical thinking in science education.

Reference
Khazen, M. (2025). The Impact of Teaching through the Concept Mapping Strategy on the Educational Achievement of Sixth Graders in Sciences. Creative Education, 16(3), 299–329. https://doi.org/10.4236/ce.2025.163019

Suggested Citation
Ross, E. M., & Malar, D. B. J. (2025). Concept Mapping to Support Science Learning. Excellent Educator, 2(7), 5.