UNDERSTANDING THE SELF
CONCEPT MAPPING AND
VISUAL TOOLS
WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY
CONCEPT MAPPING?
CONCEPT MAPPING
a general method that can be used to help any
individual or group to describe their ideas about
some topic in a pictorial form
What is Concept Mapping method of
teaching?
A concept map is a visual representation of a topic
that students can create using words, phrases, lines,
arrows, space on the page, and perhaps color to help
organize their ideas and show their understanding of
an idea, vocabulary term, or essential question.
How do you explain a concept map?
A concept map is a visual organization and
representation of knowledge. It shows
concepts and ideas and the relationships
among them. You create a concept map by
writing key words (sometimes enclosed in
shapes such as circles, boxes, triangles, etc.)
and then drawing arrows between the ideas
that are related.
What does a concept map look like?
A concept map is a diagram or graphical tool that
visually represents relationships between
concepts and ideas. Most concept maps depict
ideas as boxes or circles (also called nodes),
which are structured hierarchically and
connected with lines or arrows (also called arcs).
Concept maps are visual representations of
information. They can take the form of
charts, graphic organizers, tables,
flowcharts, Venn Diagrams,
timelines, or T-
charts. Concept maps
are especially useful
for students who learn better visually,
although they can benefit any type of
learner.
THE PURPOSE OF CONCEPT MAPPING
Helps students brainstorm and generate new
ideas. Encourages students to discover new
concepts and the propositions
that connect
them. Allows students to more clearly
communicate ideas, thoughts and information.
How to Make a Concept Map
Main concept, Idea or argument
Brainstorm related information
Arrange information on page
Use symbols,words,lines, colours
SPIDER MAP
A graphic organizer used to describe the
attributes and functions of a central idea or
theme. Each central theme has four or more
branches to organize details, resembling a
spider.
FLOWCHART
-a picture of the separate steps of a
process in sequential order.
SYSTEM MAP
A system map shows the components and
boundary of a system and the components of
the environment at a point in time.
HIERARCHY MAP
Overview. The hierarchy chart (also known as a
structure chart) shows the relationship
between various modules
WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY
VISUAL TOOLS?
Any program, utility, routine or function that
performs an operation
by dragging and
dropping icons or by "drawing" the solution.
Visual tools are the norm today in virtually
every graphics-based (Windows, Mac, etc.)
application.
Visual learners tend to learn best
through seeing. Pictures, diagrams,
concept maps, symbolism, videos and
other visual presentations are just a few
of the things that work well in a visual
learner's education toolbox.
Characteristics of Visual
Learners
Thoughts wander during lectures
Observant but may miss some of what is said
Well organized
Like to read and show intense concentration while reading
Good speller
Remember better by seeing charts, diagrams, etc.
Concentrate well
Need to see directions; not hear them
Good handwriting
Good memory for faces but forget names
Plan ahead
Not really talkative
Attention to details
Tools for Visual Learners
Use mind pictures or mind maps
Take notes
Use “clue” words for recalling
Use colored highlighters to color code texts and notes
Use maps, charts, diagrams, and lists
Watch audiovisuals
Take photographs
Use study cards or flashcards
Use notebooks
Watch instructor’s mouth and face
Use visual chains or mnemonics
Watch TV
See parts of words
Write down directions
Visual word
teachers prefer
Using written text to explain things
Email
To give handouts and expect the class to have read widely and
well
Clever use of words as well as the use of interesting words
Argument and discussion in written form
To place important words on the board or overhead
Putting words in some order, such as using priorities or categories
Lists of points and things in vertical and left-aligned arrangements
Texts that are dense with text, summaries, and abstracts
Not to use multiple choice questions, unless the correct answer
depends on discriminating between word meanings
To use the words, “define, develop the case for, justify and analyze”
in written exam questions
Visual picture
teachers prefer
Using visuals to explain things
Web pages that have strong graphics, hot boxes, etc.
Diagrams, slides, charts, graphs, arrows, circles and boxes
Complex ideas to be shown first in a diagrammatic model
Important words and ideas to be placed on the board so that
they are spatially interesting rather than left-aligned
arrangements.
Texts that are dense with diagrams, graphics, color and white
space
Videos
To use the words, “illustrate, show, outline, label, link and draw
a distinction between” in written exam questions
Their students to visualize and see the point
Methods to
Engage Visual
Learners
Write out directions
Use visuals when teaching lessons, such as pictures, charts,
diagrams, maps and outlines
Physically demonstrate tasks
Organize information using color codes; keep color codes
consistent
Give students the opportunity to write notes during class
Use visual cues to alert students to important information
Provide sample questions for students to write out the answers
or have students use diagrams to answer questions
Provide written summary of lesson at the end of notes/lecture
presentation
Think, Pair, Share
REPORTER:
KYLA LINABAN SEPTEMBER, 2021
SHAHONEY LUMOSAD
Thank you!
Have a great
DAY!
