Categorization

Categorization and its Effectiveness

• Categorization involves dividing terms, concepts, or other ideas into like categories.
• Differentiation can be based on interest, readiness, or learning preference.
• Grouping can help build 21st century skills (Cooperation, Collaboration, Communication, Risk-Taking, Flexibility, Motivation, and Engagement).

The "use of mind maps, besides integrating

the development of a creative process, allowed the students to

organize a broader process of investigation"
Pereira, T. M., Arez, A., & Vieira, N. (2017). Cartographies of the creative process: Use of mind mapping in contexts of artistic education. 2017 International Symposium on Computers in Education (SIIE). doi:10.1109/siie.2017.8259648

Stages

Stages:

• Select a Main Concept
• List or Brainstorm (Differentiation Ahead!)
• Visually Display Lists of Items
• No judgement calls!
• Grouping by Groups in Groups
• Title the Categories
• Present and Defend

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Outcomes & Examples

Categorizing in 9th Literature

Why I Liked it

Other Ways it Could be Used

Other Essential Info