CLM is a 5-phase learning method that seeks effective and efficient learning through a visual, systematic, and meaningful approach. Each of the 5 phases involves 4 repeating steps: identify the key concept, organize and connect ideas, think critically, and ask questions. The phases help the learner have a general idea of the topic, integrate new concepts, get a deeper understanding, reinforce learning, and apply knowledge to exams. Following this process consistently in each phase helps improve grades by making learning rapid, effective, and meaningful.

1. by
Fernanda Davalos Avila

2. Seeks effective and
efficient learning
through visual,
systematic and
meaningful approach
Consists in 5 phases
which:
•Have a Systematic Process
•Material is manageable
•Allows rapid and effective
learning
•Helps in grade improvement
Each Phase has 4 repeating steps:
* Identify Key concept
* Organize and connect ideas
* Think critically
* Ask questions

3. Input:
Sources of
information: previews
knowledge, textbook,
lecture materials
4 repeating steps
Output:
*Skeleton Visual map
*Key questions for
next phase
It helps:
*Have a general
idea of the topic
*Grow motivation
and interest
* Get familiar with
key topics
* Getting oriented
in the topic
* Learn efficiently
and effectively

4. INPUT:
Existing knowledge,
lecture presentation
4 repeating steps
OUTPUT:
*Revised visual map
which helps follow non
linear explanations.
*Key questions for next
phase
It helps:
*Integrate new
concepts to your
previous visual map
*Analyze the topic
frame
*Get ready for the
process phase

5. INPUT:
Existing knowledge,
outside and appropriate
resources such as
handbooks, textbooks.
Internet is not reliable
100%
4 REPEATING STEPS
OUTPUT: Revised visual
map, key questions for
next phase
It helps:
*Integrate additional
concepts
*Get a deeper
understanding and
strength memory
*Recall and recreate
your visual map

6. INPUT:
Previous knowledge, tools
and handouts, new
problems solved under
exam conditions.
4 REPETING STEPS
OUTPUT:
* Final version of visual
map which must be
showed to teacher or tutor
*At this point there should
be no question
It helps:
*Reinforce and test
what´s been learned
and what is still missing
*Solve new problems

7. Produce results and new
ideas
INPUT: Existing knowledge
and exams
4 REPEATING STEPS
OUTPUT:
*Revised visual map,
adding information from
exams
*Key questions: what went
right and wrong, how can I
improve
In this phase:
*You are expected to
ace your exams
satisfactorily and create
new ideas
*You must apply your
knowledge
*You can improve your
performance for next
topics

8. CLM is a learning method that when is approached and worked
appropriately, that is, following the 5 phases and the steps in
each one, it helps you understand things in a better way and
learning becomes meaningful and more valuable.