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What are Thinking Maps & How Do They Work?

Thinking Maps, developed by Dr. David Hyerle, are visual teaching tools
that foster and encourage lifelong learning. They are based on a simple
yet profound insight: The one common instructional thread that binds
together all teachers, from pre-kindergarten through postgraduate, is
that they all teach the same thought processes.

Based on thorough and well-accepted academic study and brain research,
the eight Thinking Map tools correspond with eight fundamental thinking
processes. More than simple task-specific graphic organizers, our tools can
be utilized individually or in various combinations to form a Common Visual
Language for students and teachers at all grade levels, in all subjects.

Click on each of the 8 Thinking Maps below to see an example.




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Benefits:

  • Students learn more effectively and more efficiently
  • Objectives are covered in less time with greater retention
  • Thought processes are represented similarly throughout the curricula
  • Schools also promote integrated thinking and interdisciplinary learning
  • Teachers can easily gauge student knowledge prior to a specific lesson
  • Student performance can be tracked accurately over time
  • Students gain effective tools to use across their academic careers

Implementation:

Thinking Maps, Inc. offers professional development designed to maximize the benefit of Thinking Maps. Implementation of Thinking Maps is performed on a whole school or district-wide level only.