1. Seminar on the use of concept map for learning and teaching of geography Experience sharing (2) HO Sau-hung HKMA K S Lo College

2. Concept map Vs Mind map Mind MapConcept Map developed by Tony Buzan developed by Prof. Joseph D. Novak one main conceptmay have several concepts can be represented as a tree a network representation start at the centrestart from the top

3. What are the circumstances that mind maps are needed ? 6-10/7 5-8/8 OCT SVAIS

4. What are the circumstances that mind maps are needed ? Not satisfactory passing rate of public examinations Short term memory of notes How to help student memorize notes systemically?

5. What are the circumstances that mind maps are needed? Old HKCEE syllabus and A Level Syllabus have implemented for N years Questions may integrate more than one topic How to help students identify the linkages among the topics?

6. What are the circumstances that mind maps are needed? Inquiry learning approach in junior form geographical education How to help students draw conclusion after varied teaching and learning activities and a longer period?

7. What are the circumstances that mind maps are needed? Bridging between geographical education in junior and senior forms How to cultivate student as a self- learner?

8. What are the circumstances that mind maps are needed? Integration of themes and issues in new HKCEE geography syllabus 乙部設五題，範圍 包括整個課程。

9. Application of mind map Draw a concept map to show under what circumstances for my school using concept map ?

10. To get better public exam results Facilitate long term memory Identify linkages between concepts Consolidate concepts in junior forms Cultivate self- learners Mind Map / Concept Map

11. What are the examples of using mind maps in geography lessons?

12. Demonstration  http://193.170.42.81/cn/vs/primary/freew are/freeware-teachers.html

13. What are the benefits of using mind maps in the learning and teaching of geography? 1. identify the key concepts and words 2. associate and link the concepts, i.e. clear framework 3. much easier to recall the information 4. more creative 5. take shorter time to read and review.

14. What are the problems encountered?  Students are lack of knowledge about mind map  Students cannot identify the key words / key concepts  Students have just copied down the headings of their textbook  Or students copy the whole paragraph  Students claim that it is time – consuming

15. How to overcome?  Create a mind map together by part to part during geography lesson  Show good examples  Show the benefits of mind map  Integrate the mind map into your teaching activities  Create mind map every unit  Count as performance marks