Lawrie HunterKochi University of Technology

http://www.core.kochi-tech.ac.jp/hunter/

Concept mapping: styles, techniques and language tasks

JALTCALLJune 6, 2009

This workshop will lead the participants through the use of two styles of mapping:

(1) Novakian mapping, using Cmap tools, a free and very usable software with web sharing built in; and (2) Hunter's infostructure mapping, using PowerPoint or other graphical software.

These important questions will be addressed:

(1) which kind of mapping to use for different instructional purposes; (2) when to do mapping electronically and when by hand; and (3) how to go beyond "I do mapping in my class" by means of

various constraints and techniques that lead the learner to the use of specific

language forms and patterns.

OUTLINE for today

1. Novakian mapping

2. Hunter’s ISmapping*

*Information Structure mapping, where information structures are description, comparison,

classification, sequence, cause-effect.

Wordle for today

wordle.net

Wordle for today

wordle.net

OUTLINE for today

made with CmapTools

No need to take notes :^0

All materials can be downloadedfrom Hunter’s websitehttp://www.core.kochi-tech.ac.jp/hunter/

'Tensions'Global tension in Hunter’s mapping work: 

When is mapping

more effective / efficient than text

in task presentation/performance? 

language information<important

English information<important

English information<important

The age of GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS

http://www.visual-literacy.org/periodic_table/periodic_table.html

The age of GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS

http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/

The age of GRAPHIC ORGANIZERSSuggested Reading About Visual Thinking and Learning Ausubel, D. (1968). Educational psychology: A cognitive view. New York: Holt, Reinhart and Winston.

Buzan, T. & Buzan, B. (1993). The mind map book: How to use radiant thinking to maximize your brain's untapped potential. New York: Penguin Books USA Inc.

Buzan, T. (1983). Use both sides of your brain: New techniques to help you read efficiently, study effectively, solve problems, remember more, think clearly. New York: E.P. Dutton.

Jonassen, D.H. (1996). Computers in the classroom: Mindtools for critical thinking. Englewood Cliffs, NJ. Prentice-Hall, Inc.

Novak, J.D. & Gowin, D.B. (1984). Learning how to learn. New York: Cambridge University Press.

Novak, J.D. (1998). Learning, creating and using knowledge: Concept map® as facilitative tools in schools and corporations. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc.

http://www.inspiration.com/Parents/Visual-Thinking-and-Learning

Uses of mapping

uses ofmapping

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Uses of mapping

uses ofmapping

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principles ofmap use?

Uses of mapping

uses ofmapping

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principles ofmap use?

Informationtypes Language

patterns

Hunter’s framework

Key content

Background Persuasion

Rhetorical structure

Information organization

Information structures

Hunter’s framework

Key content

Background Persuasion

Rhetorical structure

Information organization

Information structures