Reflection on the Development of Concept Map

The main objective of this study was to reflect on the process involved in the development of a concept map. This paper qualitatively analysed the thinking process and the related action taken by the investigator to develop the concept map on science topics, and these stages were graphically represented in the form of a concept map. This paper has argued that there are many important factors to consider for developing an effective concept map in its various forms as a supplement to teaching and learning activities in the educational context. In this study, the investigator went through an experience of an initial stage of construction of concept map by using an approach of surface level strategy and later on, reconstructs the concept map by using deep level strategy. These have been illustrated in the paper through examples. Surface strategies focus on memory and knowledge gathering, whereas deep strategies are those that help students to develop understanding of the relationship between different concepts and provide a holistic view of the concept. Furthermore, the paper emphasizes on the importance of collaborative style of development of concept map by considering the opinion of experts, co-teachers and the information from past research studies.