Chapter 8: Diagrams, Maps, and Webs Section III: Using Visual Learning Tools to Enhance Learning

Chapter 8: Diagrams, Maps and Webs Learner Objectives At the completion of study, learners will be able to: –discuss research that supports the use of diagrams, maps and webs in teaching and learning. –use terminology associated with diagrams, maps and webs. –create a concept map, story map, OR web that depicts an appropriate curriculum topic using mapping software. –examine lesson plans that incorporate diagrams, maps, and webs into teaching and learning.

Section III: Using Visual Learning Tools to Enhance Learning Chapter 8: Diagrams, Maps and Webs Learner Objectives, cont’d At the completion of study, learners will be able to: –plan and develop a lesson activity that aligns with state curriculum and NETSS and requires students to use mapping software for analysis of a curriculum topic. –discuss methods for using diagrams, maps and webs with special learners.

Section III: Using Visual Learning Tools to Enhance Learning Chapter 8: Diagrams, Maps and Webs Frameworks: Diagrams, Maps & Webs Visual learning is identified as a graphical means of working with ideas and presenting information Visual learning is examined in cognitive learning theories and reveals that diagrams assist learning : –Dual coding theory Learners code information in both verbal and nonverbal formats –Schema theory Networks of information exist in learner’s memory and make up prior knowledge –Cognitive load theory There is a limit to the information that can be processed at one time

Section III: Using Visual Learning Tools to Enhance Learning Chapter 8: Diagrams, Maps and Webs Basics: Diagrams, Maps, and Webs There are various types of diagrams, maps and webs that can assist students with learning. Diagrams –Concept maps –Idea maps used in brainstorming –Webs Literary webs Character webs Comparison webs Prewriting webs –Storyboards

Section III: Using Visual Learning Tools to Enhance Learning Chapter 8: Diagrams, Maps and Webs Basics: Concept Maps Introduced by Joseph Novack at Cornell University, the concept map is a hierarchical diagram showing the relationships between concepts — The outline of concept maps follow an arrangement from general to specific Basics

Section III: Using Visual Learning Tools to Enhance Learning Chapter 8: Diagrams, Maps and Webs Basics: Idea Maps Idea maps are created during brainstorming sessions — Brainstorming is an approach used to facilitate spontaneous thinking and generate ideas Basics

Section III: Using Visual Learning Tools to Enhance Learning Chapter 8: Diagrams, Maps and Webs Basics: Webs A web is a map that facilitates understanding as students see how different pieces of information relate to each other Has a main idea in the center, with different kinds of information connected to different types of info Literacy Web — students analyze stories to determine information about the plot, characters, or theme

Section III: Using Visual Learning Tools to Enhance Learning Chapter 8: Diagrams, Maps and Webs Basics: More webs Character Webs, Comparison webs and Pre- writing webs assist students with understanding Character Web — student identify traits of the characters of the story Comparison Web — students compare and contrast information to determine the connections Prewriting Web — during the writing process, students enter main ideas in the center and then brainstorm around it

Section III: Using Visual Learning Tools to Enhance Learning Chapter 8: Diagrams, Maps and Webs Basics: Storyboards A storyboard is a visual means of planning for a multimedia project or website.

Section III: Using Visual Learning Tools to Enhance Learning Chapter 8: Diagrams, Maps and Webs Basics: Integration Go to On the Web: Diagrams, Maps and Webs for more ideas about integration.On the Web: Diagrams, Maps and Webs Voices in the Classroom Kevin Thomas high school Language Arts teacher

Section III: Using Visual Learning Tools to Enhance Learning Chapter 8: Diagrams, Maps and Webs Adapting for Special Learners Visual learning assists learning for special learners — Many students with disabilities and/or language differences have problems with text comprehension skills vocabulary development, and abstract reasoning from text presentations — Visual learning allows students to organize ideas during writing, understand the structure and content of text, and in note taking and vocabulary development

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