CONCEPT DEFINITION MAP STRATEGY
DEFINITION:
Concept definition maps are graphic organizers that help students understand the essential attributes, qualities, or characteristics of a word/phrase's meaning. Students are required to describe what the word or phrase is, make comparisons, tell what it is like, and give examples. Also known as "concept webbing", this graphic organizer will allow students to examine a word or phrase not just using the dictionary definition.
I have had the opportunity to use this type of graphic organizer in my Social Studies classes, except instead of using a term, we will use an individual who played a significant role in history. This gives students the opportunity to examine a person more in depth and learn more about them, rather than just a name.
STEPS TO CREATING A CONCEPT DEFINITION MAP:
1. Identify the main concepts/terms in the reading section you have selected. The students will select one of these concepts and write it in the center section of their map.
2. Ask the students to fill out the chart while researching their term. Students will focus on things such as: properties of the term, examples of the term, what category this term may fall into, and what this term may be similar to.
1. Identify the main concepts/terms in the reading section you have selected. The students will select one of these concepts and write it in the center section of their map.
2. Ask the students to fill out the chart while researching their term. Students will focus on things such as: properties of the term, examples of the term, what category this term may fall into, and what this term may be similar to.
Sources:
Barton, M., & Jordan, D. (2001). Teaching Reading in Science (p. 50). Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning.
Lenski, Susan D., Wham, Mary Ann, & Johns, Jerry L. (1999).Reading and learning strategies for middle and high school students. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt.
Macceca, S. (2007). Reading strategies for social studies. Huntington Beach, CA: Shell Education.
Teaching and Learning with Concept Maps. (2015). Retrieved from http://www.inspiration.com/visual-learning/concept-mapping
Trochim, W. (2006, October 20). Concept Mapping. Retrieved July 11, 2015, from http://www.socialresearchmethods.net/kb/conmap.php
Barton, M., & Jordan, D. (2001). Teaching Reading in Science (p. 50). Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning.
Lenski, Susan D., Wham, Mary Ann, & Johns, Jerry L. (1999).Reading and learning strategies for middle and high school students. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt.
Macceca, S. (2007). Reading strategies for social studies. Huntington Beach, CA: Shell Education.
Teaching and Learning with Concept Maps. (2015). Retrieved from http://www.inspiration.com/visual-learning/concept-mapping
Trochim, W. (2006, October 20). Concept Mapping. Retrieved July 11, 2015, from http://www.socialresearchmethods.net/kb/conmap.php