Graphic Organisers

Graphic organisers provide a visual method of organising and summarising information. They help the student to organise disjointed information in a structured way. They facilitate the generation and development of ideas, expedite the construction of knowledge and aid the learning process. They provide active involvement to engage the kinaesthetic learner.

They work best when used by small groups (pairs and triads).  They are particularly powerful when groups are structured so that

  (i) each member has a leadership role/function e.g. Recorder,      Researcher, Timekeeper, Clarifier, Turntaker (ensuring all group   members participate), Summariser, Reporter.

  (ii) resources are shared in the group i.e. one worksheet per group.

They provide a high quality teaching and learning methodology for the mixed ability classroom i.e. students with diverse abilities can work together where each student can make a real contribution to the overall learning of the group.

They accommodate the needs of students with differing learning styles and intelligences.

Graphic Organisers may be used at all  stages of the learning process.

•Pre-teaching a topic

•Introducing to a topic

•Teaching a topic

•Assessment for Learning

•Scaffolding Learning

•Independent Learning

•Study

•Revision

Click on link to Examples of Graphic Organisers: source:PDST  https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzoOi1a8UpiobXRwS0twUVRSaHM/view?usp=sharing

Click on Blank Graphic Organisers and Download to edit them.....source: MagsAmond

Brain Drops 

Chain of linked events 

Cross Classification Chart

Fish Bone

Four Corner Organiser

Research Table

Sequence Chart 

Steps of Stairs 

Starburst (all points covered) 

Step Ladder

The Tri Pie 

Venn Diagram (2 circles) 


Venn Diagram (3 Circles)