Syeda Humera Anjum

Abstract:
Graphic organizers guide learners’ thinking as they fill in and build upon a visual map or diagram. Graphic organizers are some of the most effective visual learning strategies for students. A concept map is a graphic organizer that can enrich learners’ understanding of a new concept and allow them to connect new concepts to the knowledge that they already have. Using visual organizer like concept map in the school classrooms helps learners to build up knowledge through active and meaningful learning. This Article explains the concept map as a visual learning tool and provides a framework for using concept map for meaningful learning. It also includes a step- by–step guide to construct concept map in the classroom.