Learning, creating, and using knowledge : concept maps as facilitative tools in schools and corporations - Novak, Joseph Donald (New York, NY : Routledge, 2010)
An overview of the book -- The need for a theory of education -- Meaningful learning for empowerment -- The construction of new meanings -- Ausubel's assimilation learning theory -- The nature of knowledge and how humans create knowledge -- The effective teacher/manager -- The context for education/management -- Evaluation and rewards -- Improving education in schools and corporations.
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Keywords: Learning, Psychology of; Cognitive maps (Psychology); Instructional systems -- Design; Constructivism (Education)