Aparna Sukumar

  Introduction When new knowledge is integrated with and connected to existing knowledge that new knowledge is easier to understand and to remember. A teacher's job is to build scaffolding from existing knowledge on which to bang incoming new knowledge. Using a concept map is one way to build that scaffolding. A concept map is a visual organization and representation of knowledge. It shows concepts and ideas and the relationships among them. One can create a concept map by writing key words sometimes enclosed in shapes such as circles, boxes, triangles, etc.) and then drawing arrows between the ideas that are related. Concept maps/ one main idea are hierarchical with focus question and several sub-topics, key concepts and related ideas. Benefits There are several benefits of using concept maps. A concept map: *Helps visual learners grasp the material (However all learners benefit from the activity). * Help students. ideas, concepts, or see relationships between authors. * Utilizes ...

  Introduction When new knowledge is integrated with and connected to existing knowledge that new knowledge is easier to understand and to remember. A teacher's job is to build scaffolding from existing knowledge on which to bang incoming new knowledge. Using a concept map is one way to build that scaffolding. A concept map is a visual organization and representation of knowledge. It shows concepts and ideas and the relationships among them. One can create a concept map by writing key words sometimes enclosed in shapes such as circles, boxes, triangles, etc) and then drawing arrows between the ideas that are related. Concept maps/ one main idea are hierarchical with focus question and several sub-topics, key concepts and related ideas. Benefits There are several benefits of using concept maps. A concept map: *Helps visual learners grasp the material (However all learners benefit from the activity). * Help students. ideas, concepts, or see relationships between authors. * Utilizes t...