CONCEPT MAPS LEARNING STRATEGY IN HIGHER EDUCATIONAL PERSPECTIVES OF PAKISTAN

Abstract

In this era, the learning process has become more complex. Students from lower grade to higher education have to require powerful tools to understand difficult ideas. Concept maps can be successfully implemented in higher and professional education. The present research was designed to assess the usefulness of concept maps learning strategy for higher education in Pakistan.The Concept Maps are graphical or view devices for assembling and linking information. These are utilized for creating connections between concepts in the form of connected boxes. Quasi-experimental designed of study was used for the current research. The marks obtained in pre- and post- tests of students were analyzed by SPSS for three types of items (Knowledge, Comprehension and Application). The results of the research indicated a significant influence of concept maps learning strategy on the student’s knowledge, comprehension and application.