Graphic Organisers
Graphic Organisers provide a visual method of ordering and summarising
information. They help the student to organise disjointed information in a
structured way. They facilitate 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.
Using Graphic Organisers
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
• Mixed Ability
• VAK Learning Styles
Contents of Pack
1.
Ranking Ladder
2.
Step
3.
Chain of Events
4.
Sequence Charts
5.
Funnel
6.
Fishbone
7.
Braindrops
8.
Cross Classification Chart
9.
Two Venn Diagram
10.
Three Venn Diagram
11.
Four Corner Organiser
12.
Starburst
13.
Tri Pie
14.
Research Grid
Step Ladder
When a topic involves prioritising or establishing stages, with a definite beginning and end.
Steps in Recruitment
Explanation
Steps in Product Development
Explanation
Business Studies- Steps
in Making a Complaint
If there’s no resolution –
take court action
If there’s no resolution –
contact a Third Party
If there’s no resolution –
contact the manager
State your preferred
solution
Inform the retailer
Stop using the product
Start here
Step Ladder
Stair Steps
When a topic involves plotting a course or a step by step processing
Resolving a Trade Dispute
Explanation
Explanation
Explanation
Explanation
Explanation
Explanation
External
Arbitration
Resolving a Trade Dispute
External
Conciliation
External
Negotiation
Internal
Negotiation
Internal
Negotiation
Internal
Negotiation
Workers
and
Supervisor
Explanation
Shop Steward
and
Supervisor
Explanation
Shop Steward
and
Manager
Explanation
Union Officials
and
Senior Management
Explanation
Labour Relations Commission
Or
Rights Commissioner
Or
Equality Officers
Explanation
Labour Court
Or
Employment Appeals Tribunal
Explanation
Forming a Private Limited Company
Certificate of
Incorporation
Explanation
Registrar of
Companies
Declaration of
Compliance with
Companies Act
1963-99
Explanation
Form A1
Explanation
Articles
of Association
Explanation
Memorandum
of Association
Explanation
Explanation
Stair Steps
Chain of Linked Events
Starting Idea
When a topic involves a series of interlinked events.
Sales
Product Life Cycle
Time
Chain of Linked Events
Sequence Chart
When a topic involves a sequence of events or a series of causes.
Hiring new staff
• Give to students jumbled they work together to put it in
the right order
Prepare a job
description
Inform
selected
candidate
Inform other
candidates
Advertise
the Position
Select most
suitable
candidate
Prepare
contract of
employment
Shortlist the
Applicants
Interview the
Candidates
Induction
period
Funnel
When a topic involves synthesising ideas, drawing conclusions, reducing a lot of information to its core e.g. creating a
definition
Define Entrepeneur
Gap in the market
Entrpreneur
Funnel
Fish Bone
When summarising a topic or when investigating multiple cause and effects or when collating factors associated with a
complex topic and how they interrelate.
Fish Bone
Key Words
Types - Home
Principles
Utmost Good Faith
Average Clause
Assurance
Premium
Pet
Insurable Interest
Health
Indemnity
Motor
Subrogation
House
Contribution
Insurance
Actuary
Assessor
Broker
Agent
People
Employer Liab.
Proposal Form
Public Liab.
Insurance Policy
Cash in transit.
Certificate
Bad Debts
Claim form
Types - Firm
Documents
Fish Bone
Brain Drops
When creating ideas.
Risk
Taker
Delegation
Creative
Decision
Maker
Reality
Perception
Innovative
Motiva
tion
START HERE
Qualities / Skills of
Entrepreneurs
Cross Classification Chart
Criteria
Topic
When condensing and organising comparative data according to various criteria
CROSS CLASSIFICATION
Sole Trader
Ownership
Control
Liability
Finance
PLC
Co-op
Private Co
Franchise
Cross Classification Chart
Venn Diagram (2 Circles)
When examining the similarities and differences between two items
Compare and Contrast Standing Order &
Direct Debit
Standing Order
Direct Debit
Set amounts
Definite dates
Drawer instigates
payment
Variable amounts
Regular
payments
Automatic
debit from a/c
Approx dates
Payee instigates payment
Venn Diagram (3 Circles)
When examining the similarities and differences between three items.
Articles of
Association
Memorandum
of Association
Objectives of
business
Statement that company
has limited liability
Names of
promoters
Procedures for
calling meetings
Amount
of
capital
Number of directors
& how they should
be elected
Name of
business
Voting rights of
shares
Name of company secretary
Names, addresses and occupations
of directors
Declaration of
compliance
Form A1
Four Corner Organiser
When characteristics of four related concepts/topics/people are being explored
Four Corner Organiser
Example
Factors to consider
Product
Promotion
Example
Price
Factors to consider
Place
Factors to consider
Factors to consider
Example
Example
Four Corner Organiser
Starburst (all points covered)
When establishing and remembering points relating to a topic
Starburst
The Tri Pie
Pro
Con
Grey Area
When expanding thinking to examine all aspects of a problem/issue
Research Grid
Q1
Q2
Answer
Answer
Q3
Q4
Answer
Answer
Q5
Q6
Answer
Answer
For independent learning: questions are written and students research and write answers
Research Grid