Error-Based Simulation in Concept Mapping for Learning about Meaning of Class Structure

Abstract

We describe development and evaluation of a learning support environment with error-based simulation functions using concept maps for class structure meaning. There are various relations between concepts in scientific domains, and understanding these relations is vital. Understanding class structure is particularly important. To that end, it is effective for learners to construct class structures by themselves. We develop a learning support environment using concept maps to aid the independent construction of structures by learners. The environment offers error-based simulation when learners make mistakes during construction. We report on implementation of the environment in a junior high school, and confirm that junior high school students can use the environment.