The Use of I -Think Maps to Increase Mastery of Facts in History Education

Abstract

Today, we often hear approaches used by history teachers over traditional versions of chalk and talk. The use of I-Think thinking maps in teaching and learning in the classroom will provide students with a new experience in learning history. Accordingly, the government through the Malaysian Innovation Agency (AIM) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education Malaysia (KPM) has introduced the i-THINK Program. In schools throughout Malaysia with the aim of enhancing and cultivating thinking and teaching skills in order to produce creative-minded students. Teachers have been exposed to the I-THINK program through courses organized by the MOE and the school. The discussion of this research paper focuses on definitions, theories, literature, problems. In turn, this paper also discusses the suggestion that the use of I-Think maps can enhance student interest in history. The explanations in this concept paper is intended to expose many parties to the importance of applying I-Think thinking maps to create a meaningful and enjoyable 21st-century teaching and learning process.

Keywords

I-Think, 21st century learning, skills

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.32698/GCS.0175