C maps presentation

1. Concept Mapping Dr. L. O. Campbell

2. Elements of a Concept Map include a concept a labeled link a concept C + L + C = a proposition propositions explain relationships think of a concept as an idea (nouns)

3. A Concept Map Look Like . . .

4. Coffee Concept Map Coffee Water Beans/Seeds in high humidity 70 countries boiling steep the beans c ontains grown in needs to be can be used to How is coffee made?

5. Then . . . List concepts Order concepts Coffee beans – Arabica, Robusta, Liberica , Excelsa Types of Roast – Light, medium, dark Types of flavor additives – oils, ground dried spices Columbia , Indonesia, Ethiopia, India, Mexico Guatemala

6. Concept Maps always answers a question * labeled links * organize information (visually) demonstrate relationship hierarchical structure * general to specific * can demonstrate systems * can show interrelationship * provides a picture of a students’ understanding * * - unique to Novak’s concept map

7. Fill out oil/corn dried corn kernels salt oil c onsists of salt mines gathered from ocean found in Kansas City, US exists in Austria Poland Barranquilla, Columbia Salt Lake City , UT Ireland Popped popcorn How does popped popcorn contribute to the economy?

8. Developed by Joseph Novak and his research team (Research-based) Developed as an assessment tool to verify student understanding of science concepts instead of transcripts saved time records commonalities in thought Developed Out of Cornell University in 1972 Based on Ausbuel’s work on assimilation Learning Tool

9. How concept maps are used in Science or Social Studies classroom to record group thinking to identify lines of research to promote meaningful learning conceptually clear language familiar to the learner (prior) motivation of learner

10. Concept Maps are not . . . Flowchart

11. Concept Maps are not . . . mind maps e xpands an idea but does not show relationship

12. Concept Maps are not . . . organizational charts

13. Uses in the classroom demonstrate a segment of learning formative depict a lab a writing prep added to a reflection

14. Ways to create a concept map post-it notes > string/lines > pre-selected words develop into a map Parking lot collaborative concept mapping – pros/cons 2 or more serial concept mapping September, November, January, March fill in the blank concept mapping create a rubric for a concept map (Bloom’s) self assessment

15. Software used for Concept Mapping http://cmap.ihmc.us/ sample next slide Inspiration 8 (Grades 6-12) Kidspiration (Grades K-6) Bubbl.us