F 05 The Wonders of Concept Mapping as Learning Tool

Monday, 9 November 2015: 3:15 PM-4:30 PM
Description/Overview: The purpose of the workshop is to stimulate the use of concept mapping as a facilitation method to enhance critical thinking in theory and practicum by: • Providing the basic characteristics or criteria of a concept map • Exploring ways of using concept mapping to develop critical thinking skills • Developing exercises that will promote the use of concept mapping as a teaching tool • Enhancing the use of concept mapping to improve theory practice integration
Moderators:  Deborah A. Raines, PhD, EdS, MSN, BSN, RN, ANEF, School of Nursing, University at Buffalo: SUNY, Buffalo, NY
Symposium Organizers:  Gisela H. Van Rensburg, DLittetPhil, MACur, BACur (Hons), BACur, RN, RM, RCN, RPN, Department of Health Studies, University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa
Using Concept Maps as Reflective Activity

Gisela H. Van Rensburg, DLittetPhil, MACur, BACur (Hons), BACur, RN, RM, RCN, RPN
Department of Health Studies, University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa



Developing Critical Thinking Skills through Concept Mapping

Yvonne Botma, PhD, MSocSc, BSocSc, RN, RM, FANSA
School of Nursing, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa



The Value of Concept Maps in Theory-Practice Integration

Lizeth Roets, PhD, MSocSc, BSocSc
Department of health studies, University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa