Use of mental models and cognitive maps to understand students’ learning challenges |
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| Authors: | Zixing Shen Songxin Tan Keng Siau |
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| Institution: | 1. College of Business and Information Systems, Dakota State University, Madison, South Dakota, USA;2. Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, South Dakota State University, Brookings, South Dakota, USA;3. Department of Business and Information Technology, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, Missouri, USA |
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| Abstract: | Mental models and cognitive maps have been used in college business education as an instructional design technique, assessment tool, and learning strategy. The authors propose a novel use of mental models and cognitive maps as a device to elicit students’ challenges in learning the domain knowledge of a course. Such usage is illustrated in a management information systems course. This student-focused approach can help instructor to better understand students’ learning challenges and enhance teaching effectiveness. |
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| Keywords: | Business education cognitive maps learning challenges mental models |
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