This study investigated the effects of creative-map instructional strategies on learning performance, learning motivation, and creativity in a junior high school geography class. A quasi-experimental approach was used to assess the treatment effects among 79 ninth graders, utilizing qualitative data including students’ feedback, and four quantitative instruments: filling-in map quizzes, geography term exams, the Learning Motivation Scale for Primary and Junior High School Students, and the Newly Revised Creative Thinking Tests. Repeated-measures ANCOVA were performed to analyze the correlation coefficients between the experimental and control groups, and indicated that the former group performed better than the latter in learning performance, motivation, and creativity after the intervention. Thus, it can be concluded that creative-map mnemonic strategies can have a positive impact on the learning and retention of place names and locations. Implications for further research and practice are also discussed.

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在地理课程中测试创意地图助记符策略的有效性

这项研究调查了初中地理课中创意地图教学策略对学习成绩，学习动机和创造力的影响。使用准实验方法评估了79名九年级学生的治疗效果，利用包括学生反馈的定性数据和四种定量工具：填图测验，地理学期考试，中小学学习动机量表学生和新修订的创造性思维测验。进行重复测量ANCOVA分析实验组和对照组之间的相关系数，结果表明，在干预后，前一组的学习表现，动机和创造力均优于后者。从而，可以得出结论，创意地图助记符策略可以对地名和位置的学习和保留产生积极影响。还讨论了对进一步研究和实践的意义。