The integration of interactive technology into educational practices has significantly transformed the ways in which learners engage with content, particularly in the field of teacher education.
Digital cognitive maps are an innovative tool that enable the externalization of complex knowledge, providing a visual framework that supports deeper learning and collaborative inquiry.
This research investigates the impact of digital cognitive maps on the development of scientific knowledge and inquiry skills in pre-service teachers, with a focus on how these tools facilitate the construction of meaningful, complex representations of scientific concepts.
Teacher education programs face the challenge of equipping future educators with the skills necessary to effectively integrate technology in the classroom.
The ability to visualize and map out scientific knowledge not only enhances understanding but also supports the development of pedagogical content knowledge (PCK), which is critical for translating subject knowledge into teachable material.
This study explores how digital cognitive maps, as part of a collaborative learning environment, contribute to this essential pedagogical development by fostering inquiry-based learning and improving the representation of scientific ideas.
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How to cite: Guiral, A., & Pifarré, M. (2023). Digital Cognitive Maps for Scientific Knowledge Construction in Initial Teacher Education. RIED-Revista Iberoamericana de Educación a Distancia, 26(2), 89-109. https://doi.org/10.5944/ried.26.2.36067
