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INTRODUCTION TO CONCEPT

MAPPING
INTRODUCTION TO CONCEPT MAPPING

• Used as a learning and teaching technique, concept mapping


visually illustrates the relationships between concepts and
ideas. Often represented in circles or boxes, concepts are
linked by words and phrases that explain the connection
between the ideas, helping students organize and structure
their thoughts to further understand information and discover
new relationships. Most concept maps represent a
hierarchical structure, with the overall, broad concept first with
connected sub-topics, more specific concepts, following.
Concept Mapping
DEFINITION OF A CONCEPT MAP

• A concept map is a type of


graphic organizer used to help students
organize and represent knowledge of a
subject. Concept maps begin with a main
idea (or concept) and then branch out to
show how that main idea can be broken
down into specific topics
BENEFITS OF CONCEPT MAPPING

•Concept mapping serves several purposes for learners:


 Helping students brainstorm and generate new ideas
 Encouraging students to discover new concepts and the
propositions that connect them
 Allowing students to more clearly communicate ideas,
thoughts and information
 Helping students integrate new concepts with older concepts
 Enabling students to gain enhanced knowledge of any topic
and evaluate the information
HOW TO BUILD A CONCEPT MAP

• Concept maps are typically hierarchical, with the


subordinate concepts stemming from the main
concept or idea. This type of graphic organizer
however, always allows change and new concepts
to be added. The Rubber Sheet Analogy states
that concept positions on a map can continuously
change, while always maintaining the same
relationship with the other ideas on the map.
S TA R T W I T H A M A I N I D E A , TO P I C , O R I S S U E TO
FOCUS ON.

• A helpful way to determine the context of


your concept map is to choose a focus
question—something that needs to be
solved or a conclusion that needs to be
reached. Once a topic or question is decided
on, that will help with the hierarchical
structure of the concept map.
THEN DETERMINE THE KEY CONCEPTS
• Find the key concepts that connect and relate to
your main idea and rank them; most general,
inclusive concepts come first, then link to smaller,
more specific concepts.
F I N I S H B Y C O N N E C T I NG C O NC E P T S - -
C RE AT I N G L I N K I N G P H RA S E S A ND W O RD S

• Once the basic links between the concepts are


created, add cross-links, which connect concepts in
different areas of the map, to further illustrate the
relationships and strengthen student’s understanding
and knowledge on the topic.
C O N C E P T M A P S I N E D U C AT I O N

• When created correctly and thoroughly,


concept mapping is a powerful way for students to reach
high levels of cognitive performance. A concept map is
also not just a learning tool, but an ideal evaluation tool
for educators measuring the growth of and assessing
student learning. As students create concept maps, they
reiterate ideas using their own words and help identify
incorrect ideas and concepts; educators are able to see
what students do not understand, providing an accurate,
objective way to evaluate areas in which students do not
yet grasp concepts fully.
C O N C E P T M A P S I N E D U C AT I O N

• Inspiration Software®’s Inspiration®, Kidspiration® and


Webspiration Classroom™ service all contain Diagram
Views that makes it easy for students to create concept
maps; students are able to add new concepts and links
as they see fit. Inspiration, Kidspiration and
Webspiration Classroom also come with a variety of
concept map examples, templates and lesson plans to
show how concept mapping and the use of other
graphic organizers can easily be integrated into the
curriculum to enhance learning, comprehension and
writing skills.
CONTENT
CHECKLIS
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CONCEPT MAP CHART
BL ANK CONCEPT MAP

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