Graphic Organizers

Advantages
1. Content easier to understand and learn
2. Students become strategic learners
3. Facilitate reading, writing, & thinking skills
4. Aids thinking process
5. Engaging for learners
6. Useful in all subjcts
Types of GOs
1. Venn Diagrams
2. Brainstorming webs
3. "Five Elements of Plot"
4. KWL Charts
  1. T-Charts
5. Maps
The Teacher
1. Should use keywords and simple drawings
2. Has variety of choices to choose from
The Student
1. Focus energy on studying essential information
2. Use what best fits their preference
3. Help logical and visual learners who lack organizational skills
4. Develop good study skills
Disadvantages
1. Amount of Information: too much = overwhelming
2. Computerization
3. Constant updating

Resource summary

	Created by elee6001 about 9 years ago