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BRUNA JOFRE, Carola et al. Implementation of the conceptual map as a teaching and learning strategy in biochemistry. Educ Med Super [online]. 2014, vol.28, n.3, pp. 482-497. ISSN 1561-2902.

The need to bring about changes in teaching that promote meaningful learning by using student-centered education has been extensively discussed over the past two decades. In this context, this paper presented diverse approaches for the implementation of conceptual maps in several modalities of the subject biochemistry in Bioengineering, as a pilot experience for their use in different subjects of biological sciences. The modalities, their advantages and disadvantages according to the perception of the teachers and students were discussed, and the materials produced while implementing this pedagogical intervention were shared. The analysis of the students' perception revealed that the majority positively valued the experience, indicating that conceptual maps facilitate establishing relationships among concepts, their memorisation and learning, all of which indicate a broad and positive potential of this teaching resource in the classroom. Through this work professors are invited to innovate in using methodology and to create learning climates that encourage the students to learning.

Palabras clave : conceptual maps; biochemistry; meaningful learning; constructivist paradigm.

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