helps you to link information Dr Joanne Broggy Project Officer Teaching and Learning Science Concept Mapping 1 The Purpose of today To help you understand what a concept maps is To develop your skills in generating concept maps ID: 489813
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Concept Mapping - helps you to link information
Dr. Joanne BroggyProject Officer – Teaching and Learning (Science)
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The Purpose of today
To help you understand what a concept maps is.To develop your skills in generating concept mapsTo discuss the use of and construction of concepts maps in any of your classesTo highlight the benefits of using the tool to help you learnConcept Mapping
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Agenda
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What is a Concept Map?
Graphical representational tool
Assessment tool
Practical learning tool
Manageable teaching
tool
Instructional toolSlide5
In a concept map two or more concepts are linked by words that describe their relationship.
Food Contains EnergyTwo negative numbers multiplied results in a positive number
Teaching requires good classroom management
Communication can be verbal, nonverbal
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What are Concept Maps made of?Slide6
What does a Concept Map look like?
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Concept Maps
tools
are
to
Represent data
for
Learning
In a
diagramSlide7
A Concept Map Includes:
4) Propositions: Smallest Unit of
Meaning
2) Linking lines
(usually with a unidirectional arrow)
3) Linking phrases
contains
Linking Phrase
Linking Phrase
Linking Phrase
Linking Phrase
Linking Phrase
Linking Phrase
Maths
1) Nodes
(terms or concepts)
numbers
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Focus Questions
Every concept map is constructed with reference to a ‘focus question’ which clearly specifies the problem or issue that the concept map should help to resolve (Novak and Cañas, 2006). Encourage students to construct a map that explicitly answers the focus question
What are the characteristics of light?
Why do we need food?
What is Trigonometry?
What are the components of animal cells?
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Aim of Concept Maps
To gain insight into the way students view a topic.To examine the understandings and misconceptions students hold.To assess the complexity of the relationships students hold.
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Why use Concept Maps?
Good for planning ahead‘Advance Organisers’Helps you learn more easilyPromotes you to talk about concepts
Relate new concepts to previous concepts
Good for revisionA new assessment tool
Highlights the connections between different aspects of theory
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How to create a Concept Map
Decide on a focus question that you want to answerIdentify the Major ConceptsStart with a general (key) concept at the top of the map Arrange the concepts on paper
Work your way down through a hierarchical structure to more specific concepts
Link the concepts using linking phrasesMake crosslinks
Include applications and examples where possible
Refer back to the focus question to ensure you are answering it at all stages
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Tips When Making Maps:
Use unlined paper and pencil.Relax and allow yourself to concentrate on the focus question.
Write down the major terms or concepts relating to the topic in a list.
Create a map with the most general terms on top and getting more specific as you move down the map.
Ask yourself questions as you generate the map, use the concepts you have to help you generate more.
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Practice makes Perfect!!
In groups of two/three construct a concept map on a concept/topic you are interested in.The topic is your choice – firstly generate a focus question that the concept map will answer
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Pick any topic – music, sport, TV etc.
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Concept Map 1 – Any TopicSlide16
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Reflect on the process of Constructing Concept Maps?
Did you enjoy constructing the concept map in pairs?
Can you see a potential use for the tool in any of your classes?
Did you find the task of constructing a Concept Map difficult/easy? What was difficult/easy about the process?
Do you understand the importance of the focus question?
What one piece of advice would you give your friends if they were to construct a concept map on a topic they
are
familiar with?Slide17
Concept Map 2 – Your Subject Area
In groups of two/three – generate a concept map on a topic related to your subject areaWhat is the focus question?You can use textbooks to help you.Identify the important conceptsLink the concepts using linking phrases
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Take-Home MessagesStart with small steps – generate small maps at the start and then increase them
Use them to help you understand any conceptMake sure and answer the focus question – keep FOCUSEDConcept Mapping
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Thank YouAny Questions???
A ROAD MAP SHOWS YOU HOW TO GET FROM ONE PLACE TO ANOTHER – A CONCEPT MAP SHOWS YOU HOW TO GET FROM ONE IDEA TO ANOTHER
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