Training Critical Thinking Professionals Through İmece Circles and Concept Maps
Abstract
Education starts in family and goes on under the guidance of school professionals, teachers. Learning, which is the goal of schooling, is a complex process. It can only be effective through qualified teachers who are aware of the significance of knowing and applying recent cognitive methodologies such as concept maps. Concept maps are a way to develop critical and logical thinking study skills by revealing connections and helping students see how individual ideas form a larger whole. As is known by many, meaningful learning involves the assimilation of new concepts and propositions into existing cognitive structures. Professionals, as the leading forces of future leaders, need to be trained based upon the satisfaction of above-mentioned needs during the university years. In this article, the author will share the goals, steps and outcomes of two “Concept-Mapping” workshops conducted at “Classroom management” course at a Faculty of Education. The readers will also find reflections of the teacher-trainees impressive.
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Primary Language
English
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Journal Section
Research Article
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Publication Date
December 30, 2019
Submission Date
November 25, 2019
Acceptance Date
December 16, 2019
Published in Issue
Year 2019 Volume: 2 Number: 3