- Novak educational event (1998) → teaching and learning are a reciprocal relationship, whereby content must be taught and processed (by the student) beyond rote memorization. Included in his theory are five components: teacher, learner, knowledge, evaluation, and context. Novak stated that all five components must be present for learning.

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Author proposes using Ausubel’s (1968) assimilation theory in conjunction with Novak’s (1998) concept map as a means to engage students in cognitive skills related to critical thinking.

Literature Review (Using a Conceptual Approach with Concept Mapping to Promote Critical Thinking)

Jenny E. Vacek, SN, RN. (2009) Using a Conceptual Approach with Concept Mapping to Promote Critical Thinking. Educational Innovation. Journal of Nursing Education Vol. 48, No. 1. Published Online:January 01, 2009 https://doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20090101-11

Using a Conceptual Approach with Concept Mapping to Promote Critical Thinking

There are  five steps of the learning process:
- Concept formation.
- Subsumption.
- Progressive differentiation.
- Integrative reconciliation.
- Consolidation.

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