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Overview About Graphic Organisers. The Basic 8 Examples Resources - where to find graphic organisers and examples. Software

About Graphic organisers What are Graphic organisers ? A graphic organiser is a visual communication tool that uses visual symbols to express ideas and concepts and to convey meaning. A graphic organiser often depicts the relationships between facts, terms, and or ideas within a learning task. It is often referred to as a "map" because it can help teachers and students "map out" their ideas in a visual manner. There are many similar names for graphic organisers including: knowledge maps, concept maps, story maps, cognitive organisers,or concept diagrams. What is its purpose? The main purpose of a graphic organiser is to provide a visual aid to facilitate learning and instruction. Most graphic organisers form a powerful visual picture of information and allow the mind 'to see' undiscovered patterns and relationships. Once a child sees the relationship, creativity and the formation of new ideas is possible.

About Graphic organisers The basic organisers covered in this tutorial integrate with fundamental thinking processes and can be used at a junior to senior level. There are a huge array of graphic organisers available so having an understanding of the basic 8 organisers will help you match them to the intended learning. Graphic organisers are tools used within the learning process. They are used commonly across the curriculum. By developing an understanding of the Basic 8 organisers, schools can create a common visual language for thinking. Graphic organisers can be used at various stages of thinking and therefore correlate to taxonomies such as SOLO and Blooms. The organisers themselves can be used individually or in combination as thinking is formed over time. Graphic organisers if used in a consistent manner can be used as assessment tools for gauging student progress, understanding and knowledge.

The Basic 8 Brace Map - Whole / Part Bridge Map - Seeing similarities and relationships Bubble Map - Being descriptive Circle Map - Brainstorm with reference Double Bubble Map - Compare and Contrast Flow Map - Sequencing and Ordering Multi-Flow Map - Cause and Effect Tree Map - Classifying

Solar System Inner Planets Asteroid Belt Outer Planets Sun Mercury Venus Earth Mars Simple Complex Students analyze the parts of the whole. The brace map can be visual, textual or a combination. Brace Maps are great for organizing facts and information and can be used to prompt further questioning and investigations. Brace maps are used in the immersion stage of an Inquiry and then expanded as connections and student knowledge increases. Brace Map: Whole / Part

Bees People RF: (Relating factor) Where things live Students apply the process of seeing analogies. Bridge Map: Seeing Analogies Hive House as Students can keep creating connections by repeating the bridge. Students are comparing similarities from different pieces of knowledge and identifying a common relationship.

The Bubble Map is used for describing using adjectives (and descriptive phrases). Unlike the Circle Map which is used for brainstorming, The Bubble Map is a tool for enriching students' abilities to identify qualities and to be descriptive. Bubble Map: Describing Kiwi Big feet Cute Brown or spotted long beak Shy and elusive Middle sized

The Circle Map includes a frame for reference. It is used for brainstorming ideas and for showing prior knowledge about a topic. “Tell me everything you know about recycling and how you know these things. What experiences have you had that taught you about recycling?” Circle Map: Brainstorm with reference Recycling Can use stuff again People pick it up Shouldn’t waste good things Put rubbish in different bins School Parents TV Mail Supermarket During an Inquiry it would be used at the Immersion Stage. Is more effective when derived from a conversation with students, where each idea has a story behind it. More complex organisers (What if? - ripple effect organiser) can be used later to delve deeper into these initial thoughts and ideas.

The Double Bubble Map is a tool for comparing and contrasting things. The Venn Diagram can be used for the same purpose. These maps can help to classify objects based on features or criteria. “Examine the similarities and differences between these two role models, geometric shapes, animals.” Double Bubble Map: Compare / Contrast

The Flow Map is used by students for sequencing and ordering information. “Explain in writing the steps you followed to solve this problem.” Flow Map: 1 2 3 4

Logic Flow maps may develop into more complex processes. We use logic to predict outcomes and to problem solve. Where decisions are made students must think carefully about the possible effects.

The Multi-Flow Map is used by students for showing and analyzing cause and effect relationships. In the center rectangle is an important event. On the left side of the event is the causes, and on the right side of the event the effects. “Discuss why you think our class pot plant died and tell someone of the effects of plants dying.” Multi Flow Map: Cause and Effect The Plant died Poisoned Someone stood on it Not enough water Too much water If this used for food people might starve If plant is used for Medicine people might get sick. If too many plants die there will be too much pollution The farmer will lose money

To generate higher order thinking we use our questioning toolkit. SOLO Bloom’s 6 Hats Thinkers keys Habits of Mind. (Values based decision making) Good Teachers choose the appropriate tool for the occasion. Multiple Intelligences

The Tree Map is used by students for classifying things and ideas. “Take a position on a topic and classify your main reasons for that position. Be sure to include specific details and examples to support each of your reasons.” Tree Map: Classifying Correct use of their, they’re, there Their They’re There Belonging to someone Contraction of the words they are. A place There is no where to go swimming. They’re doing their homework together. Their house needs cleaning

Linking GO’s to Questioning The 7 servants are the basis for all questions. Even if we change the wording it will relate to one of the following. Who? What? Where? When? Why? Which? and How? For example: Compare these two methods and choose the least expensive? This is a Which question. Having an understanding of the basic purpose of a question is the starting point for any student or teacher in being able to ask a better question. We should learn about the 7 servants as early as possible and revisit them continuously to help students use them with more focus and purpose throughout their schooling. Schools that attempt to scaffold the development of questioning skills would start with the 7 servants. Note: There are 7 servants. It is not 5 W’s and an H as often described.

The 7 servants Questions can be categorised from lower to higher order thinking skills. Low High Who? When? Where? What? Which? Why? How? These questions prompt the learner to recall or refer to stated facts. The level of thinking increases when inferencing. How? Prompts the learner to problem solve. The Why question prompts the learner to Analyse cause and effect. Which questions require comparison and thoughtful decision making. As you can see not all questions are equal. Some require more thought or process than others.

Other Graphic Organisers We started this presentation explaining the basic 8 and how they link to thinking processes. There are no doubt thousands more graphic organisers available that fit similar and different purposes. Matrices are popular in education also and can help us scaffold our thoughts, organise our time and each other.Matrices also help us see gaps in our thinking, remind us of important information and prompt questioning . The following pages provide examples of other graphic organisers.

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Summary: Graphic organisers play a significant role in assisting children to move from lower order thinking to higher order thinking. Teaching children the basic forms of graphic organisation is important if we are to help them become self directed learners in the future. We can achieve this by: Becoming confident in the teaching and modeling of graphic organisers. Using existing resources like smart-boards and template books to model and interact with students.

Software: Inspiration / Kidspiration. Are purchasable software programs. Freemind: Is a free downloadable program. Powerpoint / Keynote Build your interactive whiteboard library. Online Mind Mapping: Mindomo Mindmeister Graphic organiser Websites: Edconnect http://www.wix.com/heheboy/Inquiry-Learning Education Oasis: Graphic organisers http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/graphic_organisers.htm Holt Interactive Graphic Organisers http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/igo.htm Instructional Strategies Online http://olc.spsd.sk.ca/de/pd/instr/strats/graphicorganisers/index.html Resources:

Map the Mind http://www.mapthemind.com/thinkingmaps/thinkingmaps.html Florida Diagnostic and Learning Research System. This website has student examples of the various maps. http://fdlrs.brevard.k12.fl.us/ThinkingMaps/default.html Thinking Maps http://www.thinkingmaps.com/index.htm References:

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