Teaching and Learning with a Graphic Organizer National Hsin Tien Senior High ( 國立新店高級中學 ) Pearl Chang ( 張碧珠 ) November, 2007

Pictures are Worth a Thousand Words

The Significance of Visual Learning Left hemisphere  Linguistic processing  Controlling verbal, logical, analytical and linear operations Right hemisphere  Visual-spatial processing  Synthesizing  Holistic  Simulation  Visualization

Why a Graphic Organizer Works The visual-spatial intelligence is of importance in using a graphic organizer. to think in 3 dimensions To transform perceptions To recreate aspects of one’s visual experience via imagination

Cluster Diagram A nonlinear map Used as a Concept Map or Web Map

Concept Map To organize and represent knowledge that can be stored in a long-term memory To understand by relating new information to the information learned To promote critical thinking (find new ways to connect information) To make new learning easier

Sequence of Chains Order of events Available being used in Cause and Effect or Compare and Contrast events to analyze and link the events as well as give supporting details via branches that correspond to the idea

Sequence of Chains in Plot Development

Look for Love: Sanmin Version B1L4

Cause and Effect Contrasted with Compare and Contrast

Misunderstanding: Sanmin B2

Continuum—A time line It is usually used for showing the sequence of events in order in which they occurred

Chronological Order

How Students Use Graphic Organizers Take notes Organize information for studying or preparing exam (refresh a student’s memory) Provide the cues essential to recalling of information learned To write an outline from scratch

Outlining for writing

How EFL Teachers Use Graphic Organizers To prepare their instruction To use it as a visual aid

Conclusion Students learn best in many different ways The more EFL teachers incorporate different teaching techniques into the class, the greater the number of students that will be reached