Concept map

1. WELCOME

2.  Concept maps are graphical tool for
organizing and representing knowledge.
 Concept mapping is a technique that
allows you to understand the
relationships between ideas by creating a
visual map of the connections.
 It was developed by Joseph D. Novak
and his research team at Cornell
University in 1972.

3. Definition
According to (Trochim, 2003),
Concept mapping is a type of structured
conceptualization which can be used by
groups to develop a conceptual
framework which can guide evaluation
or planning.

4. According to Buzan (1996),
A concept map is a graphical
representation of information or thought
processes of an individual.

5. Concept Map

6. Construction of concept map

7. Steps in Preparing the concept map
• Brainstorming Phase:
• Organizing Phase:
• Layout Phase:
• Linking Phase
• Finalizing the Concept Map

8. Examples

12. Benefits of concept map
harness the power of our vision to
understand complex information "at-a-
glance."
A picture is worth of a thousand words.
Clarify thinking
Students recreate, in their own words,
what they've learned.

13.  Enhancing students in depth
understanding.
 Facilitate creative thinking.
 Helps visual learners grasp the
material.
Helps students see relationships
between ideas, concepts.

14. Utilizes the full range of the left and
right hemispheres of the brain.
Helps memory recall.
Aids in developing higher-level
thinking skills (create, analyze,
evaluate).
Helps students synthesize and
integrate information, ideas and
concepts.

15. Encourages students to think
creatively about the subject.
Helps to clarify and structure ideas.
Helps students evaluate
assumptions.