Using the persuasive arguments developed in learner groups, adult education instructor Duane Lambert demonstrates how a graphic organizer can help learners organize their thoughts.
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Learners often have a difficult time expressing abstract concepts in concrete terms. A graphic organizer is one way to help them make the transition. Graphic organizers can be used individually or in small groups.
Graphic organizers are usually divided into sections that can help learners organize their thoughts and demonstrate their understanding of a topic.
In "Model Lesson: Teacher Interview: Using Graphic Organizers," adult education instructor Duane Lambert explains how he used the Frayer Model as a way to reconcile the difference between his own mental model and the mental models of his learners.
Using a graphic organizer can help learners with writing, problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making.
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