Purpose Statement
This activity is designed to show students that there are
different ways to organize notes from lecture/discussion or from a text. It is
not a method for taking notes in class; it is too distracting for that purpose,
but it is good for test reviews, group discussions, and term paper development.
It also takes into account different learning styles since the emphasis in both
graphic aids is more visual.
Description of
Activity
There are two types of organizers the instructor can use:
charts and concept maps. Charts with categories or concept maps with some
information filled in are given to students. They can then be completed at home
or in class during group work.
Materials Needed
The instructor should create the chart or part of the
concept map at home. An alternative would be to develop these on the board.
However, this may result in the instructor having to do more work in the
classroom. In group work, an instructor might only give one chart or map to
each group; the group concentrates on the group effort. The instructor can
always make copies of the paper and hand it out during the next class session.
Application
This activity should be done early in the semester and
repeated a number of times since one purpose of it is to teach students to use
organizers on their own.
Related Student
Services
These graphic organizers are particularly good in working
with DSPS, International, Essential Skills, or high-level ESL students. Their use
might help these students understand the material a bit better.
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