Teaching Techniques: Human Mind Maps
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When students generate mind maps, the maps are usually on paper, computer screens, or a blackboard. Here is a way for your class to create a Human Mind Map.
Human Mind Maps require few resources and little preparation. The main requirements are space where students can move around and a little creativity and imagination.
The technique works best if students are already familiar with mind maps (sometimes called concept maps). They should also have knowledge of a set of terms or concepts related to a particular topic. Before you begin the activity, select a topic. It could be one the class has just studied—perhaps weather, the environment, or your school. Then follow these steps:
Author:
Tom Glass
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English Teaching Forum 2016, Volume 54, Number 2
What is a mind map? How can you use concept mind mapping, collaborative mapping, and human mind mapping in your classroom? Find out in the latest issue of English Teaching Forum.