Concept Mapping and

Semantic Webbing:
- Dialogue
- Character
- Cause and Effect

Prepared by: JULIUS A. BANGERO

What is a Concept Map?
A concept map or conceptual diagram is
a diagram that depicts suggested relationships
between concepts.
A concept map typically represents ideas and
information as boxes or circles, which it connects
with labeled arrows in a downward-branching
hierarchical structure. The relationship between
concepts can be articulated in linking phrases such
as causes, requires, or contributes to.
The technique for visualizing these relationships
among different concepts is called concept mapping.
What is a Concept Map?
Similar to an outline or a flowchart, a concept map
is a way of representing or organizing knowledge.
However, a concept map goes beyond the typical
outline in that concept maps show relationships
between concepts, including bi-directional
relationships.
Usually, a concept map is divided into nodes and
links. Nodes (often circles) represent various
concepts; and links (lines) represent the
relationships (propositions) between
concepts Words are used to label the links in order
to more explicitly depict relationships
 Similar to an outline or a flowchart, a concept map
is a way of representing or organizing knowledge.
However, a concept map goes beyond the typical
outline in that concept maps show relationships
between concepts, including bi-directional
relationships.
Usually, a concept map is divided into nodes and
links. Nodes (often circles) represent various
concepts; and links (lines) represent the
relationships (propositions) between
concepts Words are used to label the links in order
to more explicitly depict relationships
Steps in Making a Concept Map
1. Write down major terms or concepts about a topic.
2. Identify the most general, intermediate, and specific
concepts.
3. Begin drawing the concept map:
Concepts are circled or boxed
Place the most general concepts at the top
Place intermediate concepts below general concepts
Put specific concepts on bottom

4. Draw lines between related concepts.

5. Label the lines with "linking words" to indicate how
the concepts are related.
 Figure 1. An example of a simple
concept map.

Figure 2. A concept map organized

hierarchically.
Concept maps can facilitate teaching and learning in
several ways.
- First, as their inspirers note, they can help both teachers
and students to identify the key concepts and principles
that they must focus on for any specific learning task
- Second, a concept map can provide a kind of visual
road map indicating some of the pathways that
teachers may take to connect meanings of concepts in
propositions
- Third, concept maps can provide a graphical summary
of what students have learned, which in turn can help
teachers detect and eventually break down students
misconceptions and misunderstandings.
Example:

Carbohydrates usually are the main sources

of energy for the body. There are three different
types of carbohydrates: sugar, starch, and fiber.
Sugar is in fruits, honey, and milk, and are also
called simple carbohydrates. Starch is found in
potatoes and grains, and is called complex
carbohydrates. Fiber is found in breads, cereals, and
vegetables, and is also called complex
carbohydrates. Fiber is needed to keep the digestive
system running smoothly.