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The Educational Application of Teacher-Made Mind Maps on Students

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This study aimed to investigate the potential educational applications of teacher-made mind maps for students. This quasi-experimental study employed a single-group pre-test, post-test design and was conducted from September 2022 to April 2024. Fifty-five medical students studying symptomatology, who were willing to participate, were recruited. The effectiveness of teacher-made mind maps was assessed based on changes in two test scores, and students' perceptions were evaluated using questionnaires. The difference between pre-test and post-test scores in two tests was statistically significant (p <0.001), and the majority of students provided favourable feedback. Teacher-made mind maps were effective in improving students' academic performance, were well received by students, and are recommended for use in student teaching. Key Words: Mind map, Perception, Motivation, Academic performance, Medical education.

Source: Journal of College of Physicians And Surgeons Pakistan

DOI: 10.29271/jcpsp.2026.02.271

Authors: Shan-Qin Wang, Jin-Lan Zhou, Kai-Deng Hong, Ren-Jiao Cai, Jing Chen, Xing-Wei Zhe

Institutions: Kunming Medical University, First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming Third People's Hospital, Third People's Hospital of Yunnan Province

Language: English

Topic: Innovations in Medical Education

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Yunnan Provincial Department of Education