USE OF CONCEPT MAPPING AND MYERS-BRIGGS TYPE INDICATOR TO PROMOTE INTEGRATIVE LEARNING IN ATHLETIC TRAINING AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY GRADUATE STUDENTS - dissertation

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A dissertation on using concept mapping and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator to support integrative learning among graduate students in athletic training and occupational therapy. The work frames educational background and learning theory, defines the problem and research direction, and outlines assumptions and limitations guiding the study. Table-of-contents sections highlight introduction, review of related literature, constructivist theory, and Ausubel’s assimilation theory as key foundations for the proposed instructional approach.

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Reading Time37 min

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I INTRODUCTION

Background

Statement of the Problem

Hypotheses

Assumptions

Limitations

Definition of Terms

Summary

II REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Constructivist Theory

Ausubel’s Assimilation Theory of Learning

USE OF CONCEPT MAPPING AND MYERS-BRIGGS TYPE INDICATOR TO PROMOTE INTEGRATIVE LEARNING IN ATHLETIC TRAINING AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY GRADUATE STUDENTS by DAWNDRA MEERS, B. S., B. S., M.A. A DISSERTATION IN FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES EDUCATION Submitted to the Graduate Faculty of Texas Tech University in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Approved Virginia Felstehausen Chairperson of the Committee LesLee Taylor John Pelley Sue Couch Accepted John Borrelli Dean of the Graduate School Copyright 2005, Dawndra Meers Scott, MA ACKNOWLEDGMENTS As I look back over this chapter in my life, there are several people I want to thank for helping me with my journey. Valuable advice I received early in the doctoral process was to select a supportive committee to help with the dissertation. I have an incredible committee and they have made the process bearable. Dr. Ginny Felstehausen, thank you for chairing my committee. You are the reason I decided to come back to school to pursue my Ph.D. You believed in me during a difficult time, and I will always be grateful to you for your support and kind words. Dr. Couch, your insight and feedback have not only strengthened my dissertation, but have made me a better administrator. Dr. Pelley, you have made this process fun, and I look forward to working with you on future research projects. Your enthusiasm is an inspiration and I appreciate your positive encouragement. Dr. LesLee Taylor, your friendship is truly a blessing. You have been a mentor, cheerleader, and shoulder to lean on when the process got tough. I am grateful to be part of a wonderful work team. Dr. Pamela Matthews, Sandra Whisner, Matthew Geddie, and John Jackson, thank you for all ofthe brainstorming sessions at lunch when you gave me feedback on my dissertation. Carlota Reigner, thankyou for your supportive encouragement and for taking the time out of your busy schedule to record the feedback from the students in this study. Dr. Steve Sawyer, thank you foryour assistance with the statistical portion of this study. Curt Finger, your design and graphic ability is truly amazing. Thank you for your attention to detail on reformatting the concept maps for my dissertation. Matthew and LesLee, I appreciate your willingness to let me use your class time to work with the students on concept mapping. Thank you to the students who participated in this study. You inspire me to be a better educator. Dr. Paul Brooke, thankyou for supporting and keeping active the Faculty Fellowship Fund. To my family, I promise this is the last graduation ceremony for me. Mom, you are my rock, and I appreciate all of the times you put the whole doctoral process into a realistic perspective. Dad, you saw in me the gift of teaching and passionately guided mein the right direction when the road forked. I have made it through this process one day at a time by reciting our words – “And this too shall pass”. I am blessed to have you for parents. Kyle, Kelli, and April you continue to love me unconditionally, even on the days I am cranky from too little sleep while working on my dissertation. Kaylen and Kason you show me every day in small and big ways that there is more to life than school and work, and you make me feel like the greatest aunt in the world. Dale, you have been so patient with me during this process. I will always be grateful to you for showing me that it is possible to dream new dreams. I look forward to rediscovering hobbies together that have been put on hold while I pursued my Ph.D. Dena Fant, DeLana Honaker, Matthew and Nathalie Geddie, your friendshipshave never wavered – thank you for being there to celebrate each step. Last, but certainly not least, I am grateful to my parents for raising me in a Christian home. God has carried me through the trials and tribulations of my life, including my doctoral studies. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthen

FAQs

What learning tools are central to this dissertation?

The dissertation focuses on concept mapping and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator to promote integrative learning.

Which graduate programs are targeted in the study?

The study targets graduate students in athletic training and occupational therapy.

What theoretical foundations are highlighted in the literature review?

The review includes constructivist theory and Ausubel’s assimilation theory of learning.

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