CONCEPT MAPPING VERSUS TRADITIONAL TEACHING METHOD ON HEALTH SCIENCES’ STUDENTS’ SCORE

Authors

Mirna Fawaz, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, LebanonFollow
Ayman El Khatib, Associate Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, LebanonFollow
Germine El Kassas, Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Health Sciences, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, LebanonFollow
Said El Shamieh, Associate Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, LebanonFollow

Keywords

Teaching, Learning, Concept Mapping, Academic Achievement, Education

Disciplines

Architecture | Business | Life Sciences | Medicine and Health Sciences

Abstract

In the recent years, health care systems have been dynamically changing which demanded modifications in health care education. Current educational models are becoming more and more obsolete in enhancing the professional level of both teachers and students. Concepts maps are effective tools in processing large amounts of information, comprehending new concepts, as well as in generating information and amplifying creativity levels. The aim of this study is to compare the concept mapping versus traditional teaching method on Health Sciences’ students’ score. A Quasi-experimental design was implemented in the study. The study revealed that there was a significant difference between learning by traditional method and by concept mapping that can be a predictor of better academic achievement. Concept maps prove to be an efficient teaching-learning method in health sciences education.

Recommended Citation

Fawaz, Mirna; El Khatib, Ayman; El Kassas, Germine; and El Shamieh, Said (2020) "CONCEPT MAPPING VERSUS TRADITIONAL TEACHING METHOD ON HEALTH SCIENCES’ STUDENTS’ SCORE," BAU Journal - Health and Wellbeing: Vol. 2: Iss. 2, Article 6.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54729/2789-8288.1038