Lawrie HunterKochi University of Technology

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

Concept mapping: styles, techniques and language tasks

JALTCALLJune 6, 2009

This session will demonstrate 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.

Background: Novakian concept mapping <http://cmap.coginst.uwf.edu/> involves the use oflabelled links between nodes. It is a very flexible format, but can be strongly controlled by various constraints on node and/or link content.

Cmap Tools software has taken solid hold in science education in many countries, primarily for use in representing learner's and instructor's perceptions of the nature of concepts. It has a number of other appealingapplications for education. The tools themselves are free for download, and allow for free online storage and/or sharing. There is a growing online collection of maps at the Cmap website.

Hunter's infostructure maps are the underlying structure of "Critical Thinking" (Greene & Hunter, Asahi Press 2002) and "Thinking in English” (Hunter, Cengage 2008). Prereading is available athttp://www.core.kochi-tech.ac.jp/hunter/professional/anchoring2/index.html

Participants are encouraged to experiment with Cmap Tools beforehand (free download from http://cmap.ihmc.us/download/ ).

OUTLINE for today

1. Novakian mapping

2. Hunter’s ISmapping*

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

classification, sequence, cause-effect.

OUTLINE for today

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

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

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Informationtypes Language

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Key content

Background Persuasion

Rhetorical structure

Information organization

Information structures

Hunter’s framework

Key content

Background Persuasion

Rhetorical structure

Information organization

Information structures