I read an article that talked about a professor that uses what's called a "mind map" to help her students be more prepared to teach. Basically a mind map is a treelike diagram built around a central idea. The idea can grow and branches can be added as it grows. It helped students organize what they learned during the semester, in hope that they would turn around and use it again in their classrooms.
I thought that this was interesting, because I'm sure a lot of first time teachers are overwhelmed on their first day of school. If they use this mind map tool, they can be better prepared to teach, and use it as a teaching tool for their students. Plus, since it can be added to, future classes can build upon the central idea and make it bigger and better.
(Article- Using 'Mind Maps' to Explore Teaching Resources, published May 8th, 2011 by Josh Keller)
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