Graphic Organisers

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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.
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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

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Contents of Pack

1. Cross Classification Chart
2. Two Venn Diagram
3. Three Venn Diagram
4. Four Corner Organiser
5. Starburst
6. Tri Pie
7. Research Grid

1. Ranking Ladder
2. Step
3. Chain of Events
4. Sequence Charts
5. Funnel
6. Fishbone
7. Braindrops

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Step Ladder
When a topic involves prioritising or
establishing stages, with a definite beginning
and end.
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Steps in Recruitment
Explanation
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Steps in Product Development
Explanation
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Business Studies- Steps in Making a Complaint
If theres no resolution take court action
If theres no resolution contact a Third Party
If theres no resolution contact the manager
State your preferred solution
Inform the retailer
Stop using the product
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Step Ladder
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Stair Steps
When a topic involves plotting a course or a step
by step processing
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Resolving a Trade Dispute
Explanation
Explanation
Explanation
Explanation
Explanation
Explanation
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Resolving a Trade Dispute
Labour Court Or Employment Appeals Tribunal
Labour Relations Commission Or Rights
Commissioner Or Equality Officers
Explanation
Explanation
Union Officials and Senior Management
Explanation
Shop Steward and Manager
Explanation
Shop Steward and Supervisor
Explanation
Workers and Supervisor
Explanation
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Forming a Private Limited Company
Certificate of Incorporation
Explanation
Registrar of Companies
Explanation
Declaration of Compliance with Companies Act
1963-99
Send to
Explanation
Form A1
Explanation
Articles of Association
Explanation
Memorandum of Association
Explanation
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Stair Steps
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Chain of Linked Events
Starting Idea
When a topic involves a series of interlinked
events.
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Product Life Cycle
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Chain of Linked Events
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Sequence Chart
When a topic involves a sequence of events or a
series of causes.
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Hiring new staff

• Give to students jumbled they work together to
  put it in the right order

Shortlist the Applicants
Prepare a job description
Advertise the Position
Inform selected candidate
Select most suitable candidate
Interview the Candidates
Induction period
Inform other candidates
Prepare contract of employment
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Funnel
When a topic involves synthesising ideas, drawing
conclusions, reducing a lot of information to its
core e.g. creating a definition
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Define Entrepeneur
Gap in the market
Risk Taker
Establish business
Idea
Entrpreneur
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Funnel
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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.
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Fish Bone
Insurance
Proposal Form
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Fish Bone
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Brain Drops
When creating ideas.
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Risk Taker
Leadership
Decision Maker
Delegation
Creative
Reality Perception
Innovative
Motivation
Communication
START HERE Qualities / Skills of Entrepreneurs
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Cross Classification Chart
Criteria
Topic








When condensing and organising comparative data
according to various criteria
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CROSS CLASSIFICATION
Sole Trader
Co-op
PLC
Private Co
Franchise
Ownership




Control
Liability
Finance
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Cross Classification Chart
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Venn Diagram (2 Circles)
When examining the similarities and differences
between two items
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Compare and Contrast Standing Order Direct Debit

• Standing Order

Direct Debit
Set amounts Definite dates Drawer
instigates payment
Variable amounts Approx dates Payee instigates
payment
Regular payments Automatic debit from a/c
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Venn Diagram (3 Circles)
When examining the similarities and differences
between three items.
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Articles of Association
Memorandum of Association
Procedures for calling meetings
Objectives of business
Amount of capital
Number of directors how they should be elected
Statement that company has limited liability
Names of promoters
Voting rights of shares
Name of business
Name of company secretary
Names, addresses and occupations of directors
Declaration of compliance
Form A1
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Four Corner Organiser
When characteristics of four related
concepts/topics/people are being explored
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Four Corner Organiser
Example
Example
Factors to consider
Factors to consider
Factors to consider
Factors to consider
Example
Example
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Four Corner Organiser
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Starburst (all points covered)
When establishing and remembering points relating
to a topic
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Starburst
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The Tri Pie
Pro
Con
Grey Area
When expanding thinking to examine all aspects of
a problem/issue
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Research Grid
Q 1 Q 2
Answer Answer
Q 3 Q 4
Answer Answer
Q 5 Q 6
Answer Answer
For independent learning questions are written
and students research and write answers
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Research Grid