Thinking Maps

BEST PRACTICE USED SINCE FOUNDING

• All staff trained
• Ongoing training for new staff
• Training provided for all staff again in 2012
• Ongoing reference in weekly with ideas
• Use of Maps in Staff Meetings

BEST PRACTICE USED SINCE FOUNDING

• All staff trained
• Ongoing training for new staff
• Training provided for all staff again in 2012
• Ongoing reference in weekly with ideas
• Use of Maps in Staff Meetings

What are Thinking Maps?

• 8 tools to organize thinking
• Apply across content areas
• Consistent forms
• Each map has a connected thinking skills
• Useful in all times in the instructional process

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WHY THINKING MAPS?

• Supports brains natural mapping needs for understanding
• Integrated, interdisciplinary applications
• Supports metacognitive development
• Promotes clarity of communication
• Provides common organizers that all students can use

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THINKING MAPS

• Provide access to all students to
• higher order thinking skills
• with the support needed

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APPLICATIONS TO THE CLASSROOM

• Model map to teach skill
• Practice map with students
• Allow student choice of map

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ADULT USAGE OF THINKING MAPS

• To organize thinking
• Brainstorm
• Compare
• Prepare thoughts for a discussion

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USED BOTH NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY

IMPACT

How could you use thinking maps in your role?

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