EDUC 4454 – Class 11 P/J MethodsMethods Principle: Communication Bell Work: At your table discuss Graphic communication is important in a classroom. How many different graphic organizers have you used this year? Before this year? (e.g. Venn Diagram, T- Chart, Flow Chart, Brainstorm web). Communication – Graphic Organizers

Graphic/Visual Organizers How and when to use them

Brainstorming Web Ideas and questions are linked. Used to generate ideas and questions, access prior knowledge, assess interests and knowledge, develop probing questions and problems. Is the Balanced School Day Better? Food consumption Student Behaviour Teaching time

Concept Map Used for exploring knowledge and gathering and sharing information

Double Cell Diagram Used to describe and compare attributes and characteristics of two items, things, people, places, events or ideas. Rural Schools Urban Schools

Simile What does school, old, and mouldy have in common? Students generate examples of similes in speech and writing using the topic of school. School Is...

Venn Diagram Basic Used to describe and compare attributes and characteristics of items (things, people, places, events, ideas, etc.) CollegeUniversity

Venn Diagram Expanded Used to describe and compare attributes and characteristics of items (things, people, places, events, ideas, etc.) Apprentice CollegeUniversity

Comparison Matrix Used to describe and compare attributes and characteristics of items (things, people, places, events, ideas, etc.), brainstorming.

Hierarchy Diagram Used to group items (things, people, places, events, ideas, etc.) into categories.

Research Cycle Cluster Diagram Used to develop criterion and telling questions for investigations.

Desktop Folder System Used to develop a student filing system to organize a classroom desktop.

Web Used to brainstorm questions on a topic

KWHL Chart Used to access prior information on a topic or theme, identify primary and secondary resources to access, develop a plan for accessing resources, identify attributes and characteristics to research.

Thinking Grids Used for decision making and choices Numbers Affected Property Losses Spiritual Losses Racism Pollution Drugs What Social Problem Deserves the Most Attention?

Linear String Used to describe a sequence of events, stages, phases, actions and outcomes

Expanded Linear String Used to describe a sequence of events, stages, phases, life cycles, actions and outcomes.

Domino Effect String Used to describe a sequence of events, stages, phases, life cycles, actions and outcomes that require a preceding event to happen.

Benefits: Graphic organizers can help motivate, increase recall, assist understanding, create interest, combat boredom and organize thoughts. Graphic Organizers Motivate Organize Thoughts Create Interest

Visual Organizers  The brain is a pattern detector and the use of visual tools helps students conceptualize in patterns. These graphic organizers make ideas visible and concrete. OCUP Library Visual Tools

Assigned Readings: Read pp in CT & M (review) Assignment #4 “Communication Analysis” Look at the Rubric