This document discusses concept maps and flowcharts. It explains that concept maps are diagrams that show relationships between concepts, with concepts enclosed in circles or boxes and linked with lines or arrows. The document outlines four types of concept maps and tips for creating them. It also discusses how concept maps can be used for teaching and learning. Flowcharts are described as using symbols to represent steps in a process and showing information in a linear format. The advantages and limitations of using flowcharts are enumerated.

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SHRUTI N-7
SHEFALI MALLYA-5

2. After this session the learner will be able to:
Explain various purposes of concept map
Explain various types of concept map
Explain stages of preparation of concept map
Explain application of concept map for teaching and
learning
Define the term flowchart
Explain the need and significance of symbols in flowchart
Explain the types of flowcharts with examples
Enumerate the advantages and limitations of using
flowcharts

3. Concept mapping is a technique for visualizing the
relationships between different concepts.
A concept map is a diagram showing the relationships
in between concepts
They are graphical tools for organizing and
representing knowledge.
Concepts are enclosed in circles or boxes and and
linked together with arrows or lines.

4. A Concept Map
Linking Phrases
Concepts
Relationships

5. To generate ideas
(brain storming
etc..)
To design
complex structure
(long texts, large
websites etc)
To communicate
complex ideas
To aid learning by
explicitly
integrating new
and old
knowledge
To assess
understanding or
diagnose
misunderstanding

7. 1.
Selection
2.
Ranking
3.
Clustering
4.
Arranging

8. Try to keep points in brief
Use color-coding to group sections of map. Colour
shapes, arrows or words for emphasis
Look for cross-links between concepts on different
branches of your map. Indicate connections with
dotted line. Label the cross-links.
Use blank (unlined) sheets of paper for drawing
concept maps. Do not scratch out marks, but start over
on clean sheets to avoid confusion.
Show your map to your teacher to get feedback

9. SPIDER
Based on
central
theme
outwardly
radiating
sub-
themes.
HIERARCHY
Present info in
descending order
of importance
FLOWCHARTS
Information in
linear format
SYSTEMS
Input / Outputs

10. For Teacher:
Teach a topic
Reinforce understanding
Identify misconceptions
Evaluation
For Students:

14. Better
understanding
Can reduce
paperwork
Perform
according to
standardized
procedures
Helps in
problem
identification
and
improvement
Clear
explanation

15. Label each flowchart with a title
Clearly indicate the starting and ending of a process
Keep the direction of flow consistent by using arrows
Break the steps to a consistent level of detail
Avoid crossing over of flow lines in a chart
Clearly label your each flowchart component

16. Improved Communication
Good documentation
Act as a guide
Helps in debugging
•Could become clumsy