Abstract
This paper introduces constructivist dialogue mapping (CDM), a new type of concept mapping. CDM encodes what people learn during a non-goal directed learning activity. CDM is a practical means to outline the mini theories users fluidly construct as they explore open-ended learning environments. To demonstrate the method, in this paper we use CDM to track how two modelers elaborate understandings during use of a constructionist learning game, Ant Adaptation. Using the method, we show how two users contest and construct their idea of self-organization in ant colonies. The method is rooted in constructionism, constructivism, concept mapping, and conceptual change.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 77-112 |
Number of pages | 36 |
Journal | Informatics in Education |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2020 |
Keywords
- Agent-based models
- Complexity research
- Concept mapping
- Conceptual change
- Constructionism
- Constructivism
- Evaluation
- Qualitative methods
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Education
- Communication
- Computer Science Applications