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CONCEPT MAPS AND THE IHMC CMAPTOOLS PROGRAM AS TOOLS TO FACILITATE CRITICAL REFLECTION

In the present work we will argue that both concept mapping and the IHMC CmapTools program ́s search utility are invaluable tools for facilitating the critical reflection (CR) process. On the one hand, concept mapping may be a useful first step to bring to consciousness our knowledge, feelings and assumptions about a topic, as a tool for individual critical reflection. On the second hand, using the IHMC CmapTools program to consult maps done by others worldwide may allow us to add new, alternative perspectives. This, together with exchanging concept maps with other stakeholders, would allow for communal critical reflection at a local and worldwide level. The end result of this CR process would be a new concept map which integrates fresh perspectives and reflects newly gained meaningful learning. By way of example, we present the design and the a glimpse at the first steps of an on-going pilot study of CR facilitation in the proposed fashion, in which participants were asked to construct and exchange maps on the topic of classroom management or discipline.