MEANINGFUL LEARNING IN THE PRACTICE

Abstract: This work shows the key variables to put into practice the meaningful learning in the classroom. Some aspects of the research to take into account are: open work, motivation, context, creativity, concept map and curricular adaptation. It also shows the benefits it has for teachers and the improvement of students in both aspects behavioural and those related to good academic results. 1 Meaningful learning variables. It is proved that Novak’s concept map is very good for the learning process provided the following variables are considered. The variables to put the meaningful learning into practice are: • Open work: to be able to work with different students. • Motivation: to improve the classroom atmosphere and make the students be interested in the activities. • Environment: to make a connection between what the students learn with what surrounds them. • Creativity: to foster students ’ imagination and intelligence. • Concept map: to connect concepts. • Curricular adaptation: for the students with educational needs. 1.1 Open work Open work fosters the meaningful learning making students more autonomous in the learning process. To make students do open tasks and foster their self learning. 1.2 Motivation Motivation is basic for the learning process and to keep a high level of work in the classroom. In order to make learning positive, motivation must be part of the task, apart from other external motivations, with the adult consent. To use attractive and different materials is an incentive way to learn. Motivation is directly related to learning