Learning, Creating, and Using Knowledge: Concept Maps as Facilitative Tools in Schools and Corporations

Novak, Joseph D.

ISBN 10: 0415991846 / ISBN 13: 9780415991841

Published by Routledge, 2009

About this Item

Discusses Novak's theory for meaningful learning and autonomous knowledge building, and contains tools to make it operational such as concept maps that are created with the use of CMapTools and the V diagram. This title is suitable for educators at various levels and corporate managers who seek to enhance worker productivity. Num Pages: 336 pages, 6 black & white tables. BIC Classification: JMJ; JNC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 230 x 158 x 23. Weight in Grams: 604. . 2009. 2nd Edition. hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Learning, Creating, and Using Knowledge: Concept Maps as Facilitative Tools in Schools and Corporations
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415991846
• ISBN 13: 9780415991841
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

This fully revised and updated edition of Learning, Creating, and Using Knowledge recognizes that the future of economic well being in today's knowledge and information society rests upon the effectiveness of schools and corporations to empower their people to be more effective learners and knowledge creators. Novak’s pioneering theory of education presented in the first edition remains viable and useful. This new edition updates his theory for meaningful learning and autonomous knowledge building along with tools to make it operational ─ that is, concept maps, created with the use of CMapTools and the V diagram.

The theory is easy to put into practice, since it includes resources to facilitate the process, especially concept maps, now optimised by CMapTools software. CMapTools software is highly intuitive and easy to use. People who have until now been reluctant to use the new technologies in their professional lives are will find this book particularly helpful. Learning, Creating, and Using Knowledge is essential reading for educators at all levels and corporate managers who seek to enhance worker productivity.

About the Author

Joseph D. Novak, Professor Emeritus, Cornell University, Education and Biology, is Senior Research Scientist, Florida Institute for Human & Machine Cognition.