Concept maps and the meaningful learning of science

摘要: The foundations of the Meaningful Learning Theory (MLT) were laid by David Ausubel. MLT was highly valued contributions Joseph Novak and D. B. Gowin. Unlike other learning theories, has an operational component, since there are some instruments based on it with meaningful facilitation as aim. These tools designated graphic organizers John Trowbridge James Wandersee (2000, pp. 100-129). One them is concept map created to extract meanings from amalgam information, having currently many applications. one Vee diagram or knowledge Vee, also called epistemological heuristic Vee. It Gowin, excellent organizer, for example unpack make transparent unclear information source. Both help us in processing becoming conceptually facilitate cognitive process new construction. In this work, after a brief introduction, will be developed psychological grounds MLT, followed reference constructivist environments facilitators learning, characterization maps exemplification its use various applications that have proved very effective standpoint learning.