A teoria subjacente aos mapas conceituais e como elabora-los e usa-los

This text presents the origin of the concept map tool and some of the early history in the development of this tool.\nSome of the ideas from Ausubel�s (1963; 1968) assimilation theory of cognitive learning that served as a foundation\nfor concept mapping are presented, including the important role that assimilating new concepts and propositions into\na learner�s existing cognitive framework plays in meaning making. Epistemological foundations are also presented\nincluding the idea that creative production of new knowledge can be seen as a very high level of meaningful learning,\nand concept mapping can facilitate the process. The wide range of tools available in free CmapTools software\nand some applications…