Using graphic organizers in instruction

Jonassen, David H.; Hawk, Parmalee

doi:10.1075/idj.4.1.06jon

Article published In: Information Design Journal
Vol. 4:1 (1984) ► pp.58–68

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Using graphic organizers in instruction

David H. Jonassen | University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Parmalee Hawk | East Carolina University

Published online: 1 January 1984

https://doi.org/10.1075/idj.4.1.06jon

Following a brief rationale and description of the technology of advance organizers, a visual adaptation, graphic organizers, is set forth. The procedure for constructing graphic organizers, as well as numerous examples, is provided. Three classroom-based validation studies support the use of graphic organizers for facilitation of recall.

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