Graphic organizers enable students to not only learn content, but also to fine tune their analytical and critical thinking abilities and communication skills. These abilities will serve them not just in the classroom environment but will stay them with them throughout their lives. Proper use of graphic organizers also enhances learning ability and improves the student’s ability to absorb information.
The effectiveness of graphic organizers depends to a large extent on the level of training the student receives regarding how to read and understand them. Application of the tool is very much the key to its successful performance.
Very often, difficulty in understanding graphic organizers can be traced to inadequate awareness by the students and improperly designed graphic organizers that interfere with rather than aid the learning process. Teachers will need to thoroughly familiarize themselves with the tool before they can even begin to think of applying these in their classrooms. Fortunately, however, practice does make perfect. With regular use, you can become proficient in applying these programs. Bear in mind that familiarity with the subject matter to be taught is of paramount importance here. It goes without saying that if you’re not familiar with the core subject, you’ll be unable to use any learning program to make it easier to decipher for your students.
