Graphic Organisers Graphic Organisers provide a visual method of ordering and summarising information. They help the student to organise disjointed information in a structured way. They facilitate generation and development of ideas, expedite the construction of knowledge and aid the learning process. They provide active involvement to engage the kinaesthetic learner. They work best when used by small groups (pairs and triads). They are particularly powerful when groups are structured so that (i) each member has a leadership role/function e.g. Recorder, Researcher, Timekeeper, Clarifier, Turntaker (ensuring all group members participate), Summariser, Reporter. (ii) resources are shared in the group i.e. one worksheet per group. They provide a high quality teaching and learning methodology for the mixed ability classroom i.e. students with diverse abilities can work together where each student can make a real contribution to the overall learning of the group. They accommodate the needs of students with differing learning styles and intelligences.

Using Graphic Organisers Graphic Organisers may be used at all stages of the learning process: Pre-teaching a topic Introducing to a topic Teaching a topic Assessment for Learning Scaffolding Learning Independent Learning Study Revision Mixed Ability VAK Learning Styles

Contents of Pack 1. Ranking Ladder 2. Step 3. Chain of Events 4. Sequence Charts 5. Funnel 6. Fishbone 7. Braindrops 8. Cross Classification Chart 9. Two Venn Diagram 10. Three Venn Diagram 11. Four Corner Organiser 12. Starburst 13. Tri Pie 14. Research Grid

Step Ladder When a topic involves prioritising or establishing stages, with a definite beginning and end.

Steps in Recruitment Explanation

Steps in Product Development Explanation

Stop using the product Inform the retailer State your preferred solution If there’s no resolution – contact a Third Party If there’s no resolution – take court action Start here Business Studies- Steps in Making a Complaint If there’s no resolution – contact the manager

Step Ladder

Stair Steps When a topic involves plotting a course or a step by step processing

Resolving a Trade Dispute Explanation

Resolving a Trade Dispute Workers and Supervisor Union Officials and Senior Management Shop Steward and Manager Labour Relations Commission Or Rights Commissioner Or Equality Officers Labour Court Or Employment Appeals Tribunal Shop Steward and Supervisor Explanation Internal Negotiation External Negotiation External Conciliation External Arbitration

Forming a Private Limited Company Memorandum of Association Form A1 Articles of Association Explanation Registrar of Companies Declaration of Compliance with Companies Act Certificate of Incorporation Send to

Stair Steps

Chain of Linked Events When a topic involves a series of interlinked events. Starting Idea

Product Life Cycle Time Sales

Chain of Linked Events

Sequence Chart When a topic involves a sequence of events or a series of causes.

Hiring new staff Give to students jumbled they work together to put it in the right order Prepare a job description Advertise the Position Shortlist the Applicants Inform selected candidate Select most suitable candidate Interview the Candidates Inform other candidates Prepare contract of employment Induction period

Funnel When a topic involves synthesising ideas, drawing conclusions, reducing a lot of information to its core e.g. creating a definition

Define Entrepeneur Idea Establish business Gap in the market Risk Taker Entrpreneur

Funnel

Fish Bone When summarising a topic or when investigating multiple cause and effects or when collating factors associated with a complex topic and how they interrelate.

Fish Bone Insurance Utmost Good Faith Contribution Subrogation Indemnity Insurable Interest Proposal Form House Motor Actuary Assessor Principles DocumentsTypes - Firm Types - HomeKey Words People Employer Liab. Public Liab. Insurance Policy Certificate Claim form Premium Assurance Average Clause Health Pet Cash in transit. Bad Debts Broker Agent

Fish Bone

Brain Drops When creating ideas. Ideas

Motiva tion Leader ship Innovative Risk Taker Communication Delegation START HERE Qualities / Skills of Entrepreneurs Creative Decision Maker Reality Perception

Cross Classification Chart When condensing and organising comparative data according to various criteria Topic Criteria

Ownership Control Liability Finance CROSS CLASSIFICATION Sole Trader Co-opPLC Private CoFranchise

Cross Classification Chart

Venn Diagram (2 Circles) When examining the similarities and differences between two items

Set amounts Definite dates Drawer instigates payment Compare and Contrast Standing Order & Direct Debit Standing Order Direct Debit Variable amounts Approx dates Payee instigates payment Regular payments Automatic debit from a/c

Venn Diagram (3 Circles) When examining the similarities and differences between three items.

Memorandum of Association Articles of Association Form A1 Name of business Name of company secretary Names, addresses and occupations of directors Declaration of compliance Objectives of business Statement that company has limited liability Names of promoters Amount of capital Procedures for calling meetings Number of directors & how they should be elected Voting rights of shares

Four Corner Organiser When characteristics of four related concepts/topics/people are being explored

Price Place Promotion Product Four Corner Organiser Example Factors to consider Example

Four Corner Organiser

Starburst (all points covered) When establishing and remembering points relating to a topic

Starburst

The Tri Pie When expanding thinking to examine all aspects of a problem/issue Pro Con Grey Area

Research Grid For independent learning: questions are written and students research and write answers Q 1Q 2 Answer Q 3Q 4 Answer Q 5Q 6 Answer

Research Grid