MIND-MAPPING: A POWERFUL TOOL TO NOTE-MAKING

MIND-MAPPING: A POWERFUL TOOL TO NOTE-MAKING

-          Dr. Bhavna Joshi, Assistant Professor, B.Ed.

 

A diagram of mind map is used to represent the content or data in the form of ideas and words that are linked and arranged radically around a central idea. It is used to generate, visualize, structure and classify ideas, and used as an aid in studying, organizing, problem solving and decision making.

 

Mind Maps were popularized by author Tony Buzan. He  is known for his contributions to understanding of “how the brain functions”. He found that the left side, known as the home of rational and linear thinking, of language and numbers. The right side being the holistic, associative, artistic thinking—of pictures and music and colour. By combining elements of each side of the brain, Buzan said, mind maps would optimize the brain’s ability to create, to learn, to remember.

 

Mind Mapping is an extremely effective method of visual presentation of taking notes. They help us to create and associate ideas, to improve thinking, and make connections that you might not otherwise make.

 

Mind Maps are more innovative than the conventional notes. They are useful in summarizing information and consolidating large chunks of information in simplified way. Mind Maps are a creative way of the problem solving.

 

A Mind Map shows the outline of the title or topic which shows the importance to individual points, and connect the facts related to one-another. That means, they are very quick to review, as one can refresh all information in their mind just by scanning them. In this way, they can be effective mnemonics by remembering the structure and shape. Mind Map can give us indication that need to remember the information within it. They engage one’s brain in the process of understanding and connecting information than conventional notes do.

 

Mind Maps are useful for:

 

·         Brain storming 

·         Summarizing information, and note taking.

·         Consolidating information from different sources.

·         Thinking the complex problems and making it easy.

·         Presenting information in a way that shows the overall content of the topic in a simplified manner.

·         Helpful in Studying and memorizing information.

 

How to Make a Mind Map

1. Draw your central image -- using colours, making it a picture that captures the subject. Use a lot of IMAGES.

2. Add the branches that represent the subject's main topics or themes using key words and images. Use different colours for them. Balance your branches. Draw branches with a curved line.

3. Add detail with key words and images. Use colour throughout, and try to make your Mind Map as beautiful as possible.

4. Words should be clear, try to writein one line.

5. Use arrows to connect linked ideas.

 

The following suggestions can help one draw impactful Mind Maps:

 

·         Use Single Words or Simple Phrases

 

·         Use Color to Separate Different Ideas

 

·         Use Symbols and Images

 

·         Use Cross-Linkages

 

 

EXAMPLE:

 

Mind maps for teaching Tenses in English Subject.



 

Mind mapping useful for both teachers and students:

 

Mind Mapping is very powerful learning technique which help to both student and teacher .For teachers this technique is useful for designing of curriculum and planning and determining the lesson the exact requirements well in advance. This technique saves hours of planning and make our lessons more interesting and better than ever before!

For students Mind-mapping can be used to enhance brain storming skills, creativity, planning, diversity of ideas and language, problem solving skills, recording information, presentation skills, learning, and revision of all subject areas.

Toconclude, mind mapping is a wonderful technique which is easy-to-learn, easy-to-use, and very powerful tool to engage the students in the process of understanding and learning. If one want to show the outcome of a research or want to make notes, try using Mind Maps. You'll love using them!

  

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